Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross, by C.F. Zimmermann Auction Archive issued 6 March 1915

issued 6 March 1915

and the Dauphin was automatically a member as well

A Close Combat Clasp

The three companies' tins vary slightly in appearance

some demonstrating some wear to the centrepieces

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross, by C.F. Zimmermann Auction Archive issued 6 March 1915(Deutscher Adler Orden, Kreuz V. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined together the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the twelve oclock arm topped by a ribbed fan and eyelet with a suspension loop retaining a period original ribbon, unmarked but demonstrating