Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, II Class Cross, Type I by Deschler & Sohn Hold the reverse centre presents the

the reverse centre presents the inscription LEICHTATHLETIK (TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETICS) and KUGELSTOSSEN (SHOT PUT)

displaying no damage or issues with the exception of the post-manufacture suspension modification

In black case of issue

held in place via two horizontally-aligned vertical loops in white threading

the source of metal materials and economic conditions

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, II Class Cross, Type I by Deschler & Sohn Hold the reverse centre presents the(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1939 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original shortened length of neck ribbon,