Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 certificate_of_authenticity notably produced for the unit

notably produced for the unit representing the Stahlhelm’s founding city

concave cross pattée with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

dark patina in overall very fine condition

16 mm in diameter and weighing 13

she suddenly sighted three enemy destroyers at 3

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 certificate_of_authenticity notably produced for the unit(Verdienstkreuz III. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with