3rd Class Eagle Order with Swords Cased

Product Description: This 3rd Class Eagle Order with Swords is a stunning piece. The top quality white enamel on both sides is clean and perfect, with no chips. The beautifully detailed silver eagle emblems have taken on attractive dark age toning. The suspension ring is intact. This attractive and desirable cross is complete with its correct original ribbon, which is crisp and clean, with only extremely slight age toning. The original pin attachment on the reverse is functional and is neatly hand stitched in place. The original case of issue is present, and is in outstanding condition, with bright original color and nearly full original surface to the crimson leather covering. The large, bold, embossed German eagle and swastika emblem on the lid is virtually perfect. On the reverse of the case there is a quarter size area where the leather has come off. The clasps on the case are intact and functional. Inside the case, the white silk lining for the lid is marked with the German designation of the award. The cross lies on an insert lined with deluxe black velvet, which is perfect. It would be hard to find a better example of a 3rd Class Eagle Order with Swords. The condition rates as excellent plus overall.

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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