Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Newly Listed the medal bed is split

the medal bed is split in two for each piece

inscribed "Hauptmann Buddecke" at the upper right and "371 / Postkartenvertrieb W

/ Entered Federal Service Dec

measuring 44 mm x 40 mm

inside lid in white satin and exhibiting the impression of the Order

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Newly Listed the medal bed is split(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, each quadrant joined together by a double sided gilt NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika on a white enameled disc, the obverse three and nine oclock arms overlaid by crossed gilt swords, the twelve oclock arm with an integral fan suspension