Luftwaffe Flag-Bearers Gorget

Luftwaffe Flag-Bearers Gorget
An extraordinary example of this rare gorget; a 7x4 ¾” half moon shaped gorget plate formed from a heavy metal alloy with a reinforced lip-border;  the one piece center emblem  depicts a flying eagle perched on a circle of oak leaves surrounding a swastika; projecting from each side of oak leaves are three draped flags; a decorative boss is mounted in each top corner; both the bosses and centerpiece are finished in a dark antique silver color while the background of the plate is a dull silver color; plate shows age tarnishing only as does matching chain; dark antiques silver areas retain 95% finish;  reverse having a Luftwaffe blue/grey color wool backing; maker marked to center tang” “C.E.Junker, Berlin”;  the patina  of the gorget and chain match perfectly; this is an uncleaned example in excellent + condition-(As shown on Page 71 of the Deeter Gorget Book)
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