Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Archive screwback is maker marked W

screwback is maker marked W

impressed in three areas: "SOVENIER OF THE SOMME" on the obverse

On the night of the 16th/17th when his Company took over the newly won position

consisting of alternating double diamond etched and smooth armed rays

dual wing-tipped screwbacks

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Archive screwback is maker marked W(Orden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz V. Stufe mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse with central crossed gilt swords, the quadrants joined with four German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled background, the twelve oclock arm with a ribbed fan and integral suspension loop connected