Eagle Order Grand Cross with Sash – Deschler

Product Description: A superb and exceedingly rare Eagle Order Grand Cross without swords and with sash, produced by Deschler & Sohn of Munich. This is a desirable early Type 1 example, struck in silver and properly marked “900” on the bottom of the medal.

The sash itself remains in excellent condition, showing only light age with a few minor spots and subtle soiling consistent with careful preservation. The badge is an outstanding piece, exhibiting a rich, even age patina to the fire-gilded surfaces. The white enamel arms are completely intact—without cracks, chips, or repairs—testament to both quality manufacture and meticulous care over the decades.

This version, lacking swords, was reserved for award to senior foreign dignitaries of the highest standing, underscoring its prestige as one of the rarest and most impressive grades of the Order of the German Eagle. The imposing enamel cross, suspended from its full-length sash, presents beautifully as a centerpiece in any advanced collection of Third Reich orders and decorations.

Overall, this Deschler & Sohn Type 1 Grand Cross sash with badge stands as a superb and historically significant example, combining condition, rarity, and unmistakable presence.

Historical Description: The Order of the German Eagle was established in May 1937. It was intended to supply a diplomatic order for award to foreign nationals. The Award consisted of five classes and a silver medal of merit. A unique class of the Grand Cross the German Eagle Order in Gold with Diamonds was presented to Benito Mussolini. In 1939, a few modifications were made to the design. Swords could be added to each award for military merit, the award was then approved for German nationals, and a special award of the Grand Cross in Gold was instituted. In 1943, the Order was reorganized into seven classes with both a silver and a bronze medal of merit. Three known manufacturers produced the awards, and two manufacturers produced the merit medals. Each manufacturer can be identified by the differentiating eagles mounted between the arms of the cross. Deschler & Sohn produced awards marked “900” and “Silber”. Earlier awards made by “Gebruder Godet & Co.” marked theirs with just “900”, and in 1943 changed to the “900” & “21” marks. C.F. Zimmerman produced awards marked “900” or are unmarked. Merit medals are marked either “835 Pr. Munze Berlin” or “835 Pr. Munze Wien”.

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