Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, I Class Neck Cross, By Gebrüder Godet & Co. Archive constructed of extremely fine preserved

constructed of extremely fine preserved bright red cotton

entitled "Sonderbriefmarken der Deutschen Reichspost für die XI

maker marked SCHNABEL KFB

awards issued to men and women differ in some classes (in appearance and method of wear)

It set course for New Zealand

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, I Class Neck Cross, By Gebrüder Godet & Co. Archive constructed of extremely fine preserved(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, I. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, each quadrant of the cross inset with a gilt NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika on a white enameled background, the twelve oclock arm with a ribbed fan suspension and integrated loop connecting to an elongated ring with a period