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Officer’s breast eagle of the German Army (Heer), part of the Wehrmacht during the Third Reich period (1935-1945). This insignia, known as the Brustadler or Hoheitsabzeichen, formed part of the regulation uniform worn by German Army officers during the Second World War.
The emblem depicts the German national eagle with outstretched wings and its head turned to its left, holding an oak-leaf wreath enclosing a swastika in its talons. This design was one of the principal identifying symbols of Heer military uniforms.
This example is hand-embroidered in silver metallic bullion thread on a dark green cloth backing. This embroidery technique, characteristic of many officers’ insignia, provided a more pronounced relief and refined finish than the machine-embroidered versions commonly worn by enlisted personnel.
The insignia was sewn directly onto the right breast of the uniform tunic, forming part of the regulation insignia worn by German Army officers.
Heer officer’s breast eagle (Wehrmacht Heer Brustadler für Offiziere), hand-embroidered in silver bullion thread on dark green cloth. Germany, Third Reich, Second World War.
