Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order With Swords, V Class, By Godet & Co. Archive maker marked "98" (Rudolf Souval)

maker marked "98" (Rudolf Souval) on the ring

but in 1914 a naval branch was formed and sailors were admitted for the first time

illustrating Baker in uniform wearing his pith helmet bearing the 60th Coast Artillery insignia

40mm(w) x 46mm(h)

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order With Swords, V Class, By Godet & Co. Archive maker marked "98" (Rudolf Souval)A fine quality manufacture German Eagle Order with Swords (Deutscher Adlerorden V. Klasse mit Schwertern) by a well known maker; multi piece construction; maltesian cross in gilded silver and well preserved white enamels; with four national eagles (Hoheitszeichen) between the arms of the cross; on a loop for suspension (market 21 for Godet & Co. and 900 for silver content); on a period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse;