Germany, Luftwaffe. A Tropical Cap Eagle certificate_of_authenticity It sits securely within a

It sits securely within a multi-piece hilt featuring a magnetic metal crossguard with a hooked quillon and crosspiece

the reverse retaining an intact black paper backer

The photo shows soldiers of a unit at a display

the reverse with an a vertical pinback and an inscription of “FESTUNG ST

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Tropical Cap Eagle certificate_of_authenticity It sits securely within a(Luftwaffe Tropen Mtzenadler). Constructed of khaki tan cotton, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.