Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle With Swords, Miniature Star Auction Archive This is a textbook example

This is a textbook example of a Luftwaffe Göring Panzer Division Feldmütze constructed of black herringbone twill (HBT)

authors of UBS’s “World Orders-Collection Tammann: Auction 80” argue that less than 1000 First Type insignia were awarded between 1882-1900

silver with blue enamel on obverse shield

Fletcher is listed on the Nominal Roll of the 25th Infantry Battalion

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle With Swords, Miniature Star Auction Archive This is a textbook example(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Miniatur). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, boutonniere style, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse overlaid with crossed swords, with German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas joining the quadrants, measuring 14. 76 mm (w) x 14. 78 mm (h), weighing 2. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.