Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann Republic of but this superb example demonstrates

but this superb example demonstrates no other notable damage or wear and remains in an extremely fine condition

marked "RAJD" in an inverted triangle and "40" (1940)

original ribbon and suspension

missing loop assembly for suspension

with original signature of Oberstleutnant

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, V Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann Republic of but this superb example demonstrates(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with a crossed sword clasp, the twelve oclock