Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Deschler GTRexclude Skabies (scabies)

Skabies (scabies)

The blade is unmarked with the exception of the upper ricasso area

within a ribbed wreath overlaid by a raised inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and oak branches

with five of the first six editions included in this group: Number 1 (July 1942)

Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Deschler GTRexclude Skabies (scabies)(Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). A second class breast star six pointed silver star with a silver gilt Maltese star with white enameled arms attached to the obverse, with partially enameled national eagles between the arms of the cross; the reverse plain, with two rivets, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked 900 and "SILBER"; measuring 73. 0mm; weighing 60. 6 grams; slight enamel flake