Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Archive cracks are visible to the

cracks are visible to the enamels at the nine and twelve o’clock positions

Hand embroidered in bullion wire

the flaps supported by a hook and eye system

dated 23 March 1942

Each in turn bears dual bands of gold bullion wire piping interwoven with a central band of silver aluminum wire piping

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Archive cracks are visible to the(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white 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 crossed sword clasp, the twelve oclock arm topped by