Instituted on 18 October 1861
8 mm x 83 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension
51mm (x83mm including crown suspension)
1918 (as per instructions of a Medical Board Captain
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot Of Eagle Insignia Auction Instituted on 18 October 1861(Wehrmacht Insignien). A lot of three eagle insignia, including a Heer Officers summer tunic breast eagle, constructed of silvered zink, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with a central stabilizing clip, unmarked, measuring 95 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), with loss of finish evident throughout, in overall very fine condition; a stick pin, constructed of silvered bronze, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 27 mm (h),