German Army Cloth Cap Cockade & Oak Leaves Insignia
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SKU: 20.GOR.03.01.01.02.004.000
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Wehrmacht Heer (Army) visor cap wreath; constructed of rolled, flat, and twisted silver aluminum bullion embroidery in the shape of two leafy stems of oak leaves tied together with a ribbon on the bottom, and a bullion tri-colour cockade; mounted on a padded and vaulted dark green wool core, with a black paper backer; measuring 76 mm (w) x 50 mm (h); small holes in the backer from previous attachment to a salesman’s board, in overall mint and unissued condition.
The Cockade & Oak Leaves Insignia shows the national cockade in red, white, and black. It is accompanied by a wreath of oak leaves surrounding it that is open at the top.
Insignia were either embroidered, or made of aluminum or other metals. Since January 1, 1943 caps for General ranks had gilt insignia.
The Cockade & Oak Leaves Insignia was usually complemented by the Eagle Insignia, and when one was embroidered, the other one was supposed to be as well, or both were supposed to be made of metal. However, a mixture of metal and embroidery was often worn, contrary to regulations.
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