Germany, Heer. A General’s Cap Eagle Hold The blade sits securely within

The blade sits securely within a curved and ribbed crossguard

Proposals for a medal awarded to aviators had begun as early as 1913 but were put on hold with the outbreak of the First World War

passed Qualifying Examination of Militia Candidates for Commissions in the Army

It was noted in the Clark County Press of Neillsville

secured on both sides by bronze gilt buttons with the Infantry insignia

Germany, Heer. A General’s Cap Eagle Hold The blade sits securely within(Heer Mtzenadler fr einen General). Constructed of dark green wool, the obverse bearing a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, executed in hand embroidered gold bullion wire and golden yellow celleon wire, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), demonstrating minor fatigue and wear to both the cloth and wire elements, in uniform removed and very fine condition.