NSKK Flatwire Breast Eagle Cut-Off

Product Description: NSKK Flatwire Breast Eagle Cut-Off, an original example of National Socialist Motor Corps uniform insignia removed from a period garment. The flatwire eagle is executed on tan cotton and remains hand-sewn to a section of tan cotton brown shirt material, consistent with NSKK uniform construction. Separation of stitching at the upper edge reveals an underlying RZM tag, further supporting period authenticity.

The flatwire embroidery exhibits visible wear to both the eagle and the NSKK lettering, consistent with age and service use. Despite this, the piece retains strong definition and presence. A well-documented and visually appealing NSKK Flatwire Breast Eagle Cut-Off, suitable for inclusion in a focused collection of Third Reich uniform insignia.

The present cut-off originates from a substantial private collection assembled over more than three decades, encompassing a wide range of Second World War–era German insignia across all branches and types. The final photograph illustrates the broader grouping from which this example is offered. Additional uniform cut-off eagles from this same collection are presented in related lots.

Historical Description:  The Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps (NSKK) was a paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party that evolved from the earlier SA Motor Corps and was formally established as an independent entity in 1931. Its primary role was the training and organization of members in motorized transport, mechanics, and driving skills, reflecting the regime’s emphasis on mobility and modern warfare. Wearing distinctive brown uniforms with black insignia, the NSKK served as a visible symbol of the party’s focus on technological advancement and logistical preparedness.

During the Second World War, the NSKK expanded significantly and assumed a more direct support function for the German military. Its members were involved in transportation duties, vehicle maintenance, courier services, and the training of military drivers, both within Germany and in occupied territories. Although not a combat organization, the NSKK played an important logistical role in sustaining military operations, and its insignia and uniforms remain representative of the broader paramilitary and support structures that underpinned the German war effort.

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