WW2 German Navy Kriegsmarine Officer’s Cap Eagle

The WW2 German Navy Kriegsmarine Officer’s Cap Eagle is a metallic insignia originally worn on the caps of naval officers in the German Kriegsmarine during the Second World War. This cap badge features a stylized eagle with outstretched wings clenching a swastika within a wreath, a motif common to many branches of the German military at the time. Typically constructed from zinc, aluminum, or a brass alloy, the cap eagle was attached above the cap band on the front of an officer’s visor or overseas cap. The reverse side generally displays pin or prong fittings for attachment. The eagle insignia served as a symbol of rank and affiliation within the naval hierarchy and played a prominent role in standard Kriegsmarine uniforms between 1935 and 1945. Variations may exist in size, finish, and makers’ marks, reflecting different production periods and manufacturers. This item is of interest to collectors of World War II German naval artifacts.