Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Neck Decoration, Exhibition Example by C.F. Rothe & Neffe, c. 1980 Auction Luftwaffe General’s Breast Eagle

Luftwaffe General’s Breast Eagle

and rightward-facing round wire catch

on the basis of documents attesting to actual participation in the defence of Leningrad issued by the unit commander

addressed and postmarked "1915" on the reverse)

affixed through the base to a silver stand presenting swirl details

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Neck Decoration, Exhibition Example by C.F. Rothe & Neffe, c. 1980 Auction Luftwaffe General’s Breast Eagle(Orden vom Goldenen Vlies, Halsdekoration Museumsstck). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy, consisting of a double sided depiction of the fleece of the ram Chrysomallos executed in exceptional detail, topped by an eyelet connecting to a double ringed suspension loop with a period original full length of neck ribbon, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of high quality exhibition example produced by the noted firm of C. F. Rothe & Neffe, c.