Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order Of The German Eagle, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Godet GTRexclude maker marked Arthus Bertrand on

maker marked Arthus Bertrand on the pin

They were en route to Phoenix

total length approximately 40 cm (or 16 inches)

signed in black ink by Commander of the 15th Panzer Division Generalmajor Gustav von Vaerst

measuring 40 mm (w) x 29 mm (h) each

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order Of The German Eagle, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Godet GTRexclude maker marked Arthus Bertrand on(Verdienstorden vom Deutscher Adler, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled Maltese Cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled backgrounds, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the