Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, Spanish-Made Variant c. 1965 Archive The owner was Kurt Gelbrecht

The owner was Kurt Gelbrecht

constructed of twisted and rolled black threading

inscribed “Aus Erobertem Geschütz” (From conquered cannons) on the edge of the coin

the insignia appear worn but overall well preserved

in addition to some surface oxidation

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, Spanish-Made Variant c. 1965 Archive The owner was Kurt Gelbrecht(Verdienstorden vom Deutscher Adler Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz, spanische Fertigung). Constructed of a silvered and gilded alloy with enamels, the obverse consisting of a six pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a white enameled Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching white enameled medallions, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat and rounded catch,