Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iv Class Cross With Swords And Case, By Gebrüder Godet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a total weight of

with a total weight of 26

An aiguillette of such meticulous craftsmanship is a rare find

The Afghans

All three medals sewn together on a linen strip

showing discolouration and wear

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iv Class Cross With Swords And Case, By Gebrüder Godet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a total weight of(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz, Kreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on a white enameled discs, overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with a crossed