Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, III Class Cross with Case, by Gebrüder Godet

(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz III. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939-1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, 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 twelve o’clock arm topped by a fan from which an integral loop emanates and retains a suspension ring with an original full-length neck ribbon, the integral loop stamped with a silver content number of “900” and marked with unusual letter “T”, demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Gebrüder Godet, Berlin, measuring 50.04 mm (w) x 58.28 mm (h), weighing 29.2 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed black velvet medal bed, closing with a functional brass snap button, unmarked, measuring 14 cm (w) x 18 cm (l) x 3 cm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue to the case, a superb example in extremely fine condition.