Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 Province of China Federal Republic: Münzen und Medaillen

Federal Republic: Münzen und Medaillen Auktion (Coins and Medals Auction) Catalogue

while later issues that are more common were produced during 1915-19 in gilded bronze

a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant

7 mm (h) inclusive of integral ring

the reverse with a raised Cross Pattée with a central Saxon coat of arms

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 Province of China Federal Republic: Münzen und Medaillen(Verdienstkreuz III. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with