Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle With Swords, Miniature Star GTRexclude he was struck off strength

he was struck off strength of the 13th Reserve Battalion on proceeding overseas to the 26th Infantry Battalion on April 4

embroidered tri-colour cockade on a brown background sewn in place on the fold down flap below the eagle

and the award was officially bestowed on 22 October 1940

along with a dinner menu from the King Edward Hotel

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle With Swords, Miniature Star GTRexclude he was struck off strength(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Miniatur). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, boutonniere style, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse overlaid with crossed swords, with German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas joining the quadrants, measuring 14. 76 mm (w) x 14. 78 mm (h), weighing 2. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.