Three Templates For The Manufacture Of Ss Officer's Breast Eagles GTRexclude gilt wear and bubbling on

gilt wear and bubbling on the reverse

A previous researcher indicated that he was Killed in Action during the Battle of Festubert but that was fought in May and June of 1916

a Photograph of  Leo's Brother in his 2nd Battalion Uniform (black and white

The inside of the tunic is lined in black cotton

Senior Officer's Version - Cross in iron with solid Gold Sun suspension (as awarded to Senior Officers)

Three Templates For The Manufacture Of Ss Officer's Breast Eagles GTRexclude gilt wear and bubbling onDie Cut Eagle (cream coloured paper, intricately die cut, nicely detailed, 37 mm x 84 mm); Printed Sample (printed in red ink on an off white paper stock, 78 mm x 113 mm, slight discolouration along the bottom edge but does not affect the image); and Printed Sample (printed in red ink on a beige paper stock, 73 mm x 127 mm). Near mint.