Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Ferdinand Wagner Auction machine embroidered golden yellow thread

machine embroidered golden yellow thread eagle with outstretched wings

measuring 87 mm (w) x 136 mm (h)

on top of a pebbled field bearing raised initials “DRKS”

Each armpit features a sweat-absorption pad

he was transferred to the 12th Battalion

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Ferdinand Wagner Auction machine embroidered golden yellow thread(Waffen SS Mtzenadler). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code of M1 8 for Ferdinand Wagner, Pforzheim, measuring 69. 20 mm (w) x 31. 75 mm (h), weighing 3. 8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.