Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity most of the bronze finish

most of the bronze finish has been lost and some oxidation is evident

with original signature of SS-Sturmbannführer

on full-length sash)

the obverse with a central wreathed monogram of King Albert

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity most of the bronze finish(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1945. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze 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 crossed swords, the twelve oclock arm with a fan