Germany. A 3Rd Grade Order Of The German Eagle By Deschler In Its Case Of Issue Auction 6) A Friedrich Cross ribbon

6) A Friedrich Cross ribbon

oxidation spots

19 mm x 34

His records do not indicate what illness he had but whatever it was

Shot one down in sea

Germany. A 3Rd Grade Order Of The German Eagle By Deschler In Its Case Of Issue Auction 6) A Friedrich Cross ribbonA 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