Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Standard Bearer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction wear evident in the cloth

wear evident in the cloth overlying the hinged area

each measuring 39 mm (w) x 116 mm (l)

used on forage cap

(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1925)

Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Standard Bearer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction wear evident in the cloth(Abzeichen der Fahnen und Standartentrger). Constructed of a field grey cotton blend, the obverse bearing a central machine embroidered dark blue Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with feathering highlighted in silver grey threading, flanked on each side by machine embroidered multi coloured standards in golden yellow Cavalry Reconnaissance Waffenfarbe, with details highlighted in silver aluminum wire, above an oak leaf