Germany, NSDAP. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann
(Orden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz V. Stufe mit Schwertern). Instituted on 1 May 1937. (1943-1945 issue). Of multi-piece construction, composed of a Maltese Cross in gilded bronze with white enameled arms, along with four German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas between the quadrants of the cross, with crossed swords superimposed through the centre of the obverse, the reverse plain, on loop for suspension, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim, measuring 45.02 mm (w) x 50.55 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension), weighing 24.8 grams, minor flecking of enamels but in otherwise extremely fine condition.

