Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii Class Cross With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive obverse centre with silver gilt

obverse centre with silver gilt sun burst displaying one silver star at 12 o’clock denoting a third class award

both edged in golden bullion threads

maker marked “RZM M 4/72”’ in extremely fine condition

an Artillerie-Ersatz-Abteilung 11 identification tag

in golden lettering

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii Class Cross With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive obverse centre with silver gilt(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 1 May 1937. Type I, circa 1937 38 period issue. Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by finely detailed first pattern NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastika on a white enameled background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and