Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the majority of its

with the majority of its original paint finish rubbed off due to wear

RICHARDS J28875)

The recipient is Unteroffizier (NCO) Johannes Stodt of the 3rd Battery of Flak Regiment 38

where he attained the rank of Boy Seaman 1st Class from May 10

with slightly loose emblem on the obverse

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the majority of its(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white arms joined together 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 arm with a crossed sword clasp, the twelve oclock arm topped by