Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive a 12-Year Wehrmacht Long Service

a 12-Year Wehrmacht Long Service Medal

obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Pope Pius IX

measuring 52 mm x 62 mm

the reverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a silvered inscription of “IMMOTA FIDES” (“UNSHAKEABLE FAITH”)

maker marked "12 ML" (Milano) and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive a 12-Year Wehrmacht Long Service(Kriegsmarine groer Helmadler fr den weien Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded zink alloy, the obverse consisting of an enlarged Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastikas, the reverse retaining its original downward pointing prong for pith helmet attachment, maker marked with the logo of Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 105 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), a rare early and maker marked example in near mint condition.