Original German WWII Headquarters Pressed or Embossed Cardboard Wall Eagle IMA Merchandise which is embossed with a

which is embossed with a stag's head

possibly alongside USS Taylor as part of Task Force 13

tropical uniforms headgear and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for the Deutsches Afrikakorps (German Africa Corps or DAK)

the lighter color was probably deemed "more fashionable" than the darker issued Waffenrocks of the men

The first thing that comes to mind is that it was altered to accommodate some type of Grenade Launching Cup or launcher

Original German WWII Headquarters Pressed or Embossed Cardboard Wall Eagle IMA Merchandise which is embossed with aOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a German wall eagle manufactured of pressed or embossed cardboard. This example is in fair but rough condition with cracks and splits at the ends of both wings. It measures 21 " x 11 . The wall eagle is attached to a cardboard backing which has a faint makers mark within a stamped circle. The first word appears to be CRESCOM but the rest is heavily faded. With enough time this