Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Hold with decorative loop suspension

with decorative loop suspension

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre

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

In patinated pickled copper

(Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker)

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Hold with decorative loop suspension(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