Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Newly Listed Commander by A

Commander by A

reverse centre inscribed in gold ‘ЗА НЕЗАВИСИМОСТЪ ЦРНЕ ГОРЕ’ (For the Independence of Montenegro) and dated ‘1852-3’

demonstrating extensive material fatigue and soiling

with intricate silver gilt rope surround presenting the motto of Royal House of Italy in light blue enamels FERT (Foedere et Religione Tenemur) (Latin: ""We are bound by treaty and by religion"")

with the initials "RI" (Repubblica Italiana) replacing the crossed swords under "1855" from the original "Savoy" version

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Newly Listed Commander by A(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 an attachment prong, unmarked, measuring 115 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.