Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, IV Class Cross, by Gebrüder Godet United Republic of (Zerstörergeschwader 26 „Horst Wessel“ Ärmelband)

(Zerstörergeschwader 26 „Horst Wessel“ Ärmelband)

including slight running marks to the blade and some oxidation of the nickel-plated and magnetic metal features

Duplessie was captured and taken prisoner on December 25th

who were low on arms

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, IV Class Cross, by Gebrüder Godet United Republic of (Zerstörergeschwader 26 „Horst Wessel“ Ärmelband)(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the reverse with a wide barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, the pinback maker