Germany, Heer. An Officer's Breast Eagle Archive Translation: In the name of

Translation: In the name of the German people I appoint the Oberstleutnant in der Luftwaffe (Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Force) Hans Aribert von Reichenbach

accompanied by its dark brown leather left-handed sheath

It is closed by an six tan-coloured bakelite buttons securely stitched to the left breast flap

with crown of Prussia depicted in the centre

Instituted 1 June 1956

Germany, Heer. An Officer's Breast Eagle Archive Translation: In the name ofA tombac die stamped zinc alloy, national breast eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons, the reverse bears a horizontal pinback, measuring 94. 91 mm (w) x 34. 65 mm (h), weighing 10. 8 g, very fine.