Germany. An Order of the German Eagle, Breast Star to the Merit Cross, by Deschler
(Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). A second class breast star - six-pointed silver star with a silver gilt Maltese star with white enameled arms attached to the obverse, with partially enameled national eagles between the arms of the cross; the reverse plain, with two rivets, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; marked “900” and "SILBER"; measuring 73.0mm; weighing 60.6 grams; slight enamel flake and light contact marks, with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition. This early type of the star is attributed to maker "Deschler".

