What medal is this ???

[OU812]

Hi

I went to a small local museum with a few interesting items.

Among these I saw this medal - but can you tell me what medal this is ???

I'm SORRY about the lousy picture - I only brought my cell phone.

Thanks !!!

[reichenberg]

It's a German Eagle Order - sometimes called the Order of the German Eagle, but not sure which class it is............

[byterock]

Order of the German Eagle (Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler) A TR era arawd for foierners only usually diplomatic types.

Some notable awards

HRH the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII)
Henry Ford
Charls Lienbergh

the list is rather long

I think this one is the fith class without swords

Check this link for a good history of it

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ead.php?t=6601

[OU812]

Thanks, byterock.

Is it rare ?

[byterock]

No not a very rare item though they tend to be less common that the higher grades of the award.

[OU812]

Thanks !

[jiipee76]

German Eagle Order 5th class(without swords).

Deutscher Adlerorden 5. klasse.

[marisca lrommel]

Is a 1937 3rd Eagle order, not a 5Th class.

The Cross without fan are the first models of the order of the German Eagle. This third class was instituted in 1937

[ethreecee]

the order

We seem to be searching our combined knowledges as to the class of this Eagle Order. As there is now "fan" over the connection loop, I agree with Rommel, however, I have found this example of the 1st Class 1937 version.

[marisca lrommel]

This is a 1st and a 3rd kind 1937 in my collection

[marisca lrommel]

To clarify more the issue, I put the categories, according to the Ordinance of 1937-1939-1943

1937-1939



1943