Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii Class Breast Star, By Gebrüder Godet Auction Archive in-field privately made example

in-field privately made example

marked STERLING" and hallmarked on the reverse

the regiment received a pioneer company

recognizing his service with the Blue Division in the fight against communism on the Eastern Front

with "BeVo" style

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii Class Breast Star, By Gebrüder Godet Auction Archive in-field privately made example(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Bruststern II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a six pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central white enameled Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled backgrounds, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse