Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in bright silver/aluminum threads

in bright silver/aluminum threads

In silver git with red and white enamels

engraved recipient's name has worn off on the reverse

Gold) and enamels

LAGG - 3 (5)

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in bright silver/aluminum threads(Kriegsmarine groer Helmadler fr den weien Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded tombak the obverse consisting of an enlarged Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastikas, the reverse retaining its original downward pointing prong for pith helmet attachment, maker marked with the logo of Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 105 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), a rare early and maker marked example in near mint condition.