Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Auction Archive retaining a black-and-white photograph of

retaining a black-and-white photograph of Zakharov

the right side of the exterior showing a small patch of oxidation

4 mm (w) x 27

Instituted August 29 1863

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Auction Archive retaining a black-and-white photograph of(Kriegsmarine Mtzenadler fr die Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an elongated Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining all three original lugs, unmarked, measuring 110 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), both the lugs and overall structure of the eagle demonstrating bending consistent with field wear and uniform removal, in near extremely fine condition.