Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann GTRexclude An expedition

An expedition

The border of the ribbon and the circular back features a delicate

Squadron Leaders were indeed unit commanders in single-engine aircraft squadrons

Above and below the center stone bears a channel with three round brilliant cut diamonds on each side

the details however are unknown

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann GTRexclude An expedition(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled backgrounds, the obverse bearing central gilt crossed swords, the twelve oclock arm featuring a fan suspension connecting to a