Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Deschler GTRexclude Falange Army Badge (three-piece construction

Falange Army Badge (three-piece construction

with five of the first six editions included in this group: Number 1 (July 1942)

(SS Brief und Bild mit Unterschrift)

Footnote: The Order was instituted on April 13

The interior of the cap is fully lined with a bright red cotton/rayon blended fabric

Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Deschler GTRexclude Falange Army Badge (three-piece construction(Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). A second class breast star six pointed silver star with a silver gilt Maltese star with white enameled arms attached to the obverse, with partially enameled national eagles between the arms of the cross; the reverse plain, with two rivets, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked 900 and "SILBER"; measuring 73. 0mm; weighing 60. 6 grams; slight enamel flake