Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Hold In patinated pickled copper

In patinated pickled copper

to try to prevent the transfers of munitions and materials to the German war front by enemy rail cars

(Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker)

and replaced by the ranks of paramilitary organizations

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Hold In patinated pickled copper(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of Maltese Cross with white enameled arms joined together 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 by a crossed sword clasp executed in gilt, the