Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive The obverse bears an additional

The obverse bears an additional integrated shaft for the accommodation of a spare clip

2 ½ inches)

All suspended from a 95 mm-long zink bar with a dark blue wool reverse liner and horizontal pinback

A well-preserved Model 1889 Infantry Officer’s sword

7 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive The obverse bears an additional(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined together through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arm with a gilded swords clasp, the twelve oclock arm