Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity while the crown retains an

while the crown retains an intact transparent plastic moisture guard inset with a hollow channel for the insertion of a nametag

a rare and superb bar to a combatant of two of the keys wars culminating in the unification of Germany

The cap band insignia measures 130 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

ring marked "52"

the obverse bearing two silver aluminum wire tresses bisected by black machine embroidery

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity while the crown retains an(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with a crossed sword clasp, the twelve oclock