Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity 47 mm x 98 mm

47 mm x 98 mm

the obverse with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by Luftwaffe eagles clutching mobile swastika

small chip evident in the red enamels on the right end of the ribbon banner

There are four pockets on the front

He was wounded on July 3rd 1916 at Ypres

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity 47 mm x 98 mm(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with a crossed sword clasp, the twelve oclock arm topped