WWI Imperial German Aviation Patriotic Pin Eagle Gripping Iron Cross

Beautiful WWI Imperial German Patriotic Aviation Pin with an eagle grasping an enameled Iron Cross in its talons. A tiny crown and letter 'W' are depicted on the dangling Iron Cross. There is a strong conjecture that this example was worn by Poles in WWI, in this case it would be a Pole fighting for the Germans. The eagle has exquisite detail in the feathers of its wings and body, it is practically 3D!

Circa WWI

1 ??" x 1 ??"

Silver plated brass, brass, and enamel.

Horizontal pin with "C" clasp.

None.

This is from a German Militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JMBG-15-14 LEGEX11/14 RET4/15

8 (Excellent-): Pin shows little wear, one corner of cross shows tiny area of separation, all enamel details remain fully intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.