Germany. A Order Of The German Eagle, First Grade With Swords, By Godet & Co. Newly Listed early construction

early construction

and reason for the award was" for very brave conduct in the battles against the bandits (partisans)"

the other illustrates a soldier on horseback

and weighs 118 grams

Learn died at the age of 22

Germany. A Order Of The German Eagle, First Grade With Swords, By Godet & Co. Newly Listed early construction(Verdienstkreuz I. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler mit Schwertern). Issued 1937 1945. Multi piece construction; consisting of a Maltese cross in silver gilt, with white enameled arms, and with partially enameled national eagles fastened between each of the arms; on a broad loop for suspension marked 900 for silver content and 21 for Grebrder Godet & Co., Berlin; measuring 50. 40 mm (w) x 50. 45 mm (h); weighing 30. 3 grams; with its full length