Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Desk Eagle Hold flanked by two wire stabilizers

flanked by two wire stabilizers

the bottom one slotted to accommodate the breast star

a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "O" (1909) on the reverse

Marshall survived the War

by a letter of provenance in which he confirms the sale of the above described set of miniatures and by a photograph of him wearing them

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Desk Eagle Hold flanked by two wire stabilizers(Tisch Adler). Constructed of coppered magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an elaborate NSDAP style German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and retractable kickstand, the latter holding the eagle upright in conjunction with two studs which emanate from the reverse of the wreath, unmarked, measuring 24 cm (w) x 19. 5 cm (h), demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout the base