17th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1218 lots has ended on 9th July 2017. 88% of all lots sold

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German Eagle Order 1st Class grouping

German Eagle Order 1st Class grouping

LOT 24-0878
SOLD
Auction ended        9th July 2017  |  04:36 pm CEST
RESULT
1.620,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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LOT 24-0878
EAN 2000000138880
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Description
German Eagle Order 1st Class by Godet, Berlin, in its case of issue with award document. Awarded to the Spanish embassy official "Botschaftssekretär 1. Klasse Ernesto Zulueta E Isasi". 
 
Very fine high quality award. Enameled. "900" silver stamped to the small ring. Silver, gilt. "21" maker marked.
The usual "yellow" patina which can get polished of if you want. One small repair to the enamel if you look at the 3 o clock cross arm (front side) and a tiny chip to the 6 o clock cross arm (reverse) which you can see with a magnifier.
 
Very nice condition 2. On full size ribbon.
 
Textbook case of issue. Black velvet inlay. "Verdienstkreuz I. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler" (this title was used from 1937-1939) printed to the silk lining. Red outside leather. Sunken gilt national eagle printed to the top. Gold lines. Opening and closing correctly.
 
Size: 14cm + 18cm.
 
Award document issued on 20.1.1944. Facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler. Original ink signature of Staatsminister Meissner. Embossed national eagle with wreath to the bottom. Unfolded. In original award document folder showing a gold printed national eagle to the front side. Very nice condition.
 
Nice set!

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