Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle Second Class With Swords By Gebrüder Godet & Co. Auction Archive if the standard of officer

if the standard of officer selection is ever lowered

Large Size (gold-coloured gilt on bronze

maker marked “Deschler München”

obverse with fine chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath

The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas 1914 with a gift from the nation

Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle Second Class With Swords By Gebrüder Godet & Co. Auction Archive if the standard of officer(Orden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz II. Stufe mit Schwertern). Of multi piece construction; a Maltese cross in silver gilt with white enameled arms, along with four national eagles Hoheitszeichen between the arms of the cross, with crossed swords superimposed on the cross; the reverse with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a broad catch; marked 900 for silver content, and 21 for Gebrder Godet & Co., Berlin; measuring 49. 53 mm (w) x