Spain, Fascist State. A Spanish Made Order of the German Eagle, V Class
(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. Of Spanish manufacture and 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 has been hand engraved “34 Dr. Sprenger.”, measuring 45.5mm (w) x 54.3mm (h – inclusive of integral ball), weighs 25.3 grams, worn on the correct ribbon with Spanish style clasp, ribbon has been cut, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.

