Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 Province of China One without writing on reverse

One without writing on reverse

while lacking the handwritten captions seen during the war years

'A' Squadron's Third Tour

Nova Scotia: in sterling silver with an enamelled insignia

This rare and otherwise well-preserved set is in an overall near extremely fine condition

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, III Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, Type 1 Province of China One without writing on reverse(Verdienstkreuz III. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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 obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with