Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction one missing its screwback

one missing its screwback

number impressed "661" on the edge

maker marked “Emil Sahm

Alpine Leaders Badge - Alpine Leaders Badge (Heeresbergführer-Abzeichen)- in gilded and enameled tombac

Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction one missing its screwbackAn example of a uniform removed, early transitional period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) overseas cap eagle; constructed of rolled silvered bullion wire in the shape of a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons; on a forest green wool backer; the reverse with its paper backer well preserved showing small holes from where it was stitched onto the uniform; measuring 64 mm (w) x 34 mm (h); uniform removed; in overall better than fine