Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Auction while Type II has rays

while Type II has rays between the arms of the cross

exhibiting moderate overall

44mm x 44mm

the reverse maker marked “GEBRÜDER BALD

the King-Emperor

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Auction while Type II has rays(Verdienstorden vom Deutscher Adler, Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt and enamels, the obverse consisting of a six pointed radiant starburst, 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 discs, the reverse with two small blasted rivets