Germany. An Early Luftwaffe Legion Condor Em/Nco’s Breast Eagle Auction born 1889 in Ireland

born 1889 in Ireland

1984 Winter Olympics logo on obverse

Historians still debate the rationale for the Russian military focus on this small fort town while there were many other more strategic targets along the Aegean coast

Footnote: Charles Ferdinand Waring was born on September 22

William Hodgins Biggar (1852-1922)

Germany. An Early Luftwaffe Legion Condor Em/Nco’s Breast Eagle Auction born 1889 in IrelandA fine example of a Luftwaffe Legion Condor EM NCOs breast eagle; constructed of densely woven light grey machine embroidery; on a grey wool backer; with a black rayon backer on the reverse; measuring 88 mm (w) x 50 mm (h); uniform removed; in overall better than very fine condition.