Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Officer’s Breast Eagle visually-hidden in its hardshelled case with

in its hardshelled case with recessed medal bed)

maker marked "RYRIE" (Ryrie Brothers of Toronto) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

It is constructed of silver frosted silvered brass and measures 295 mm x 222 mm

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Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Officer’s Breast Eagle visually-hidden in its hardshelled case with(Kriegsmarine Brustadler fr Offiziere). Constructed of a dark navy blue wool backer, the obverse bearing a golden yellow celleon wire Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 100 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in near mint condition.