Order of the German Eagle 3rd Class by Godet

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A Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler III. Stufe 1943 by Gebrüder Godet & Co. of Berlin. The Order of Merit of the German Eagle, was instituted May 1st 1937 (Reorganized April 29th 1939 and December 27th 1943), and was awarded by Hitler to foreign nationals who had made a meritorious contribution to the German Reich on the recommendation of the Reich Minister for Foreign Affairs. The 3rd Class / Stage III was awarded to the following ranks: Oberst, Kapitän zur See, Oberstleutnant, Fregattenkapitän. It is constructed out of a multi-piece die struck 900 silver base with chemical burnishing and white enamel work. The obverse features a Maltese style white cross that has four national eagles between each of the crosses arms. The reverse is the same as the obverse, without the swords. To the top is a fan, ball loop and suspension ring which is marked “900” (silver content designation) and “21” (Gebrüder Godet & Co., Berlin). The ring holds a tri-color (red, white and black) rayon ribbon that has a stitched on well working gilded brass pin assembly, that remain in well working condition. This is in wonderful condition with beautiful enamel work and detail throughout! The cross measures 1 ¾ inches wide and tall. A beautiful piece.