Germany. A 3Rd Grade Order Of The German Eagle By Deschler In Its Case Of Issue Auction A First War 78th Battalion

A First War 78th Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Cap Badge - Blackened copper

refuting German and Foreign Anti-NSDAP Caricatures following Hitler’s rise to power

Both sides of the collar at the opening have Infantry Officer's collar tabs in gray threading interlaced with fine silvered aluminum wire

oxidation spots

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Germany. A 3Rd Grade Order Of The German Eagle By Deschler In Its Case Of Issue Auction A First War 78th BattalionA fine and early example of a order of the German Eagle Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler 3rd Grade 3. Stufe; Maltese Cross constructed in silver gilt with extremely well preserved white enamels, with four national eagles (Hoheitszeichen) applied separately between the arms of the cross; on loop for suspension with its period ribbon; an unmarked example, but displaying the characteristics of an early Deschler manufacture; measuring 45. 73 mm (w) x