Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, I Class Cross, by Gebrüder Godet Newly Listed octagonal version is chipped

octagonal version is chipped

the blade measuring 208 mm in length

accompanied by original ribbon with bow for women wearing

dated 21 May 1944

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, I Class Cross, by Gebrüder Godet Newly Listed octagonal version is chipped(Deutscher Adlerorden, Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the twelve oclock arm topped by a ribbed fan which culminates in a ball hinge and suspension ring, in turn connecting to a post war sash