Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Auction Archive 9 mm (l) including its

9 mm (l) including its suspension

two peice construction

pressed matte finish

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The epaulettes are constructed of a padded base

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Auction Archive 9 mm (l) including its(Verdienstorden vom Deutscher Adler, Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a six pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central white enameled Maltese Cross, with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the cross in