Germany – Third Reich: Order of the German Eagle, 2nd Class Breast Star without Swords, silver-gilt and enamel, bearing ‘900’ silver mark and maker number ’21’ on wearing pin, which identifies the manufacturing firm of Godet & Söhn of Berlin, housed in its original fitted red leather and gilt embossed 2nd Class breast star only presentation case. Rare.
Condition: enamel work very good, Good Very Fine or better, the case lightly scuffed in places.
The Order of the German Eagle (Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler) was an award of the German Nazi regime, predominantly to foreign diplomats. The Order was instituted on 1st May 1937 by Adolf Hitler. It ceased to be awarded following the collapse of the Nazi Government at the end of Second World War. The Order of the German Eagle was a diplomatic and honorary award given to prominent foreigners, particularly diplomats, who were considered sympathetic to Nazism.
