A Second War German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Breast Eagle Hold on August 10th

on August 10th

original full-length neck ribbon

dated April 15

His defence relied almost entirely on the argument that he was merely following orders in conformity to "the leader principle" (Führerprinzip) and his personal oath of loyalty to Hitler

The Queen's Regiment (L-10341 CPL

A Second War German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Breast Eagle Hold on August 10thA textbook example of a late war issue Kriegsmarine breast eagle; constructed of fine quality machine embroidered golden yellow machine embroidery; on a navy blue wool base; with a grey rayon backer on the reverse; with the majority of the original paper backer remaining on the reverse; measuring 93 mm x 42 mm; uniform removed; extremely fine condition.