Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Spanish-Made Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1950 Archive measuring 67 mm (w) x

measuring 67 mm (w) x 89 mm (h)

A total of 133 Gold Bavarian Bravery Medals issued for 1870-71 War

material fatigue and desiccation of the leather elements

Measuring approximately 29 cm (l) x 13 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface

on cracked cardstock backing

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Spanish-Made Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1950 Archive measuring 67 mm (w) x(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Anstecknadel, spanische Fertigung). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on black enameled discs, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of Spanish manufacture c. 1950, measuring 19 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), a unique example