Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 certificate_of_authenticity on a swivel crown and

on a swivel crown and loop for suspension

dark patina in overall very fine condition

notably produced for the unit representing the Stahlhelm’s founding city

this configuration indicates that this tunic is that of a First War Veteran and pilot

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 certificate_of_authenticity on a swivel crown and(Verdienstkreuz III. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with