Germany, National. A Third Class Eagle Order Case of Issue

Constructed of heavy pressed paper with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; embossed with a golden national eagle on the outside of the lid with a golden line on all four edges of the top lid; lined interior lid, embossed “Verdienstkreuz III. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler” in golden lettering; black recessed medal bed; functional clasp; intact interior hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 124 mm x 71 mm; extremely fine condition.