Order of the German Eagle, 3rd Class

[jwburchell]

Showing here for assessment are two Eagle Order awards from my collection. Both are 3rd Class breast crosses measuring 45mm and suspended from a ribbon:

- the first being an early 1937 production piece on a 40mm ribbon suspended from a ribbon ring attached to a jump ring (ie. without the fan) and no maker markings;

- the second example being a later production piece with crossed swords (as authorized in 1939) on a 38mm ribbon and with the cross suspension modified to incorporate the fan marked “900” and “21” (Godet) on the suspension ring and “3” on the top right side of the fan.

I believe both awards to be original period pieces. Comments and feedback will be appreciated.

Best regards,

John

The first example:

[jwburchell]

The second example:

[marisca lrommel]

They are both original.

As the former says it is an early dislike of the Order under the regulations of 1937 with unknown manufacturer.

The second one you show is an original with an unusual 3 mark on the fan (they usually find a 5 that indicates it is a 5th class from 1943-1945)

Nice specimens.

I was struck by the one from 1937 since I don't have this copy in my collection. My congratulations on both

[marisca lrommel]

I have saved your great images in my personal library. I hope you have no problems if I ever use them

[jwburchell]

Ola y muchissimas gracias! Thank you kindly for your feedback. I certainly have no problems with your using my images at any time. FYI, I have just posted two award cases for 3rd and 5th class awards here: https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/for...-3rd-5th-class . The 1937 3rd Class award came in the 5th Class award case...an obvious mis-match. Any comments you might have to offer on these award cases will also be greatly appreciated.

[marisca lrommel]

Thanks....se escribe Hola....con H y muchisimas (le sobra una s)