Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Officer’s Breast Eagle; Uniform Removed Archive General Agustin de Iturbide

General Agustin de Iturbide

****   It is extraordinary that Heinrich von Pittel shared the same rare military honor as his father

it weighs (without ribbon) 19

where he was appointed Temporary Chief Instructor of the Canadian Military School in England

whereas the third badge issued had the "256" and "Canada" removed

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Officer’s Breast Eagle; Uniform Removed Archive General Agustin de IturbideConstructed of silvered aluminum bullion hand embroidered rolled, flat, and twisted wires; on a green wool backer; cotton and paper backer on the reverse; measuring 100 mm x 42 mm; a worn example, with some of the embroidery coming loose, and with the wreathed swastika slightly disconnected from the eagle; in overall better than fine condition.