Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Archive with original case with gold

with original case with gold embossed lid and silk lining with manufacturer's company label for Huguenin Frères & Co

A well made badge in solid silver

Material fatigue consistent with age and field-use is evident

insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels

the cover in green card stock and printed in black ink

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Archive with original case with gold(Verdienstorden vom Deutscher Adler Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a six pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central white enameled Maltese Cross, with its arms joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the reverse with two visible rivet securing the