Germany, Third Reich. A Case for an Order of the German Eagle, Merit Cross II Grade, Pre-1943 Version visually-hidden the obverse bronze gilt star

the obverse bronze gilt star with white enamel arms and ball finials

Serving Brother or Sister

measuring 55 mm 24 mm

the two ends of the sweatband tied together at the rear via a beige ribbon in a traditional bow-tie

for twenty-five years

Germany, Third Reich. A Case for an Order of the German Eagle, Merit Cross II Grade, Pre-1943 Version visually-hidden the obverse bronze gilt star(Etui fr Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz II. Stufe). Constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a padded white imitation silk lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former bearing a gilt inscription of VERDIENSTKREUZ II. STUFE DES ORDENS VOM DEUTSCHEN ADLER MIT SCHWERTERN (pre 1943