A Second Class Order of the German Eagle with Swords by Godet & Co. in its Original Case of Issue
A very fine quality manufacture Order of the German Eagle with Swords 2nd Class “Deutscher Adlerorden II. Stufe mit Schwertern” by a desirable maker; multi-piece construction; maltesian cross in silver and extremely well preserved white enamels; slightly vaulted; with four national eagles “Hoheitszeichen” between the arms of the cross; vertical pinback with a functional hinge/catch assembly; pinback marked “900” for silver content and maker marked “21” for Godet & Co. of Berlin; measuring 49.43 mm x 48.89 mm; weighing 30.7 grams; patina from age; extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its original 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; interior of the lid lined in off-white velvet, embossed “Deutscher Adlerorden II. Stufe mit Schwertern’; with a black recessed medal bed; functional clasp for opening and closing; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 106 mm x 106 mm; overall extremely fine condition.

