Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle – Wool

Product Description: This Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle – Wool embroidered in gold on blue backing, measures approximately 4 1/4″ across and was intended for wear on the Kriegsmarine uniform. The eagle remains crisp with gold embroidery on navy blue wool base and showing on spot of mothing. This Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle – Wool is a well-preserved example overall, retaining strong visual appeal and character consistent with wartime production.

Historical Description:  During World War II, German military uniforms were designed to be functional, standardized, and visually authoritative. Most soldiers wore field-gray (feldgrau) uniforms suited for camouflage and practicality, with variations for branches such as the Army (Heer), Air Force (Luftwaffe), and Navy (Kriegsmarine). Rank insignia, unit markings, and awards were clearly displayed to reinforce hierarchy and discipline, reflecting the highly organized structure of the German armed forces.

A prominent feature of these uniforms was the national eagle emblem, worn on the breast. Known as the Hoheitszeichen, it depicted an eagle holding a wreath with a swastika and symbolized the authority of the German state under Nazi rule. The eagle’s design and placement varied slightly between branches, but its purpose was consistent: to represent state power and loyalty to the regime. After the war, the swastika and related symbols were banned in Germany due to their association with Nazism.

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