Eagle Neck Order, Type 2, by Godet & Co.

Product Description: This Eagle Neck Order is a very rare award, that is missing from most collection. This is a Type 2 cross, which originally was the version with swords, though the swords are missing. The beautiful white enamel on this cross is clean and pristine, with no chips or cracks. The metal shows virtually no visible wear, with all of the lovely fine detail on the eagles still intact. The original silver finish is still intact, with appealing, deep patina with pastel blue and some rainbow toning. This piece is maker marked by the jeweler Godet in Berlin, a prestigious manufacturer of high level pieces such as this. It is marked with “24” as well as the silver content “900,” a typical German silver alloy that is 90 percent silver. This Eagle Neck Order is complete with its original suspension ring, which is intact, with no issues. There is no ribbon. The condition of this desirable and very hard to find award rates as excellent.

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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