Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, II Class Cross, Type I by Deschler & Sohn Buy Now 40 mm in diameter

40 mm in diameter

and bearing reverse strap with reinforced buttonholes

extremely fine condition with minimal scuffing and light discolouration from a paper clip

one of the support beams for the medal bed is missing

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, II Class Cross, Type I by Deschler & Sohn Buy Now 40 mm in diameter(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1939 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original shortened length of neck ribbon,