A Cased German Eagle Order With Swords; Third Class Cross Auction His first posting was an

His first posting was an overseas one

There were to be 17 officers and 300 men

The blade's ricasso is maker marked Carl Eickhorn Solingen

in its fitted case of issue

A Cased German Eagle Order With Swords; Third Class Cross Auction His first posting was anA Cased German Eagle Order with Swords; Third Class Cross In silver gilt and enamels (45mm x 45mm), of very fine quality manufacture, unmarked but typical cross by official maker Godet, Berlin; a textbook example, enamels intact without chipping, in slightly worn condition; in case of issue (showing age and use, swastika on the lid has been erased and re outlined, otherwise case is in good condition.