An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction Provenance: Lawson Whalley Collection 1884

Provenance: Lawson Whalley Collection 1884

" McLaughlin died on August 27

engraved "MAJOR E

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M1/25"

marked with the Imperial crown above a "W" (Wilhelm II)

An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction Provenance: Lawson Whalley Collection 1884This is an unusual (possibly private purchase) Luftwaffe visor cap wreath and cockade, constructed of twisted silver aluminum bullion with flat wire highlights, and the centre with a raised tri colour cockade (silver, white, and red), on a black wool base; measuring 144 mm x 42 mm; with some of the bullion wires having come loose over time; measuring 145 mm x 42 mm; better than fine condition.