Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star with Swords, by Gebrüder Godet Hold an exceptionally rare badge in

an exceptionally rare badge in near extremely fine condition

the bronze finish has been lost and spots of oxidation are evident to the obverse

On August 1

He was seriously injured during the 20 July plot to assassinate AH

Just above the stamping are the owner's initials "K

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star with Swords, by Gebrüder Godet Hold an exceptionally rare badge in(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Bruststern II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with 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 NSDAP stye German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms by a