Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star with Swords, by Gebrüder Godet United Republic of measures 128mm (w) x 230mm

measures 128mm (w) x 230mm (l) x 56mm (d)

inscribed "GRAF" (Count) and "ZEPPELIN" at the right

the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III

Gold hallmarked on ring and maker marked VM

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Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star with Swords, by Gebrüder Godet United Republic of measures 128mm (w) x 230mm(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, silver gilt and enamels, the obverse consisting of a six pointed radiant star, bearing a central white enameled Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, overlaid across the three and