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Grouping to an Order of the German Eagle 3rd Class with Swords (1937-43) recipient - Godet

Grouping to an Order of the German Eagle 3rd Class with Swords (1937-43) recipient - Godet

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
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MAKER Gebrüder Godet & Co.
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LOT K-7573
EAN 2000000597256
LOT K-7573
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000597256
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Gebrüder Godet & Co.
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT K-7573
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000597256
MAKER Gebrüder Godet & Co.
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A nice grouping to the Spanish Capitán Don Josè Ces Laine.

Order of the German Eagle 3rd Class with Swords on its original ribbon (1937-1943). Made from real silver. "900" hallmarked to the ring. Also "21" (Godet) maker marked. No chipping to the white enamel. With the matching red case of issue. Black velvet inlay. White silk lining. It shows the gold lettering "Deutscher Adlerorden V. Klasse mit Schwertern".

Please note: On 27. December 1943 the Order was reorganized into nine classes. The "old" 3rd Class became the 5th Class. Likewise, the order was renamed from "Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler" to "Deutscher Adlerorden". 

Certificate to German Eagle 3rd Class with Swords (1937-1943). Issued on 5. June 1939. Facsimile signature Adolf Hitler and Meissner. A4-format. Including the original folder and envelope as well as two associated documents (blank).

 


Condition
2+
Historical information

Adolf Hitler created the German Eagle Order on May 1, 1937, based on a personal request of Foreign Minister Dr. Meissner1). The creation of the order finally enabled the German Reich to honor foreigners. The order would be awarded through the Fuehrer through proposal of the foreign minister. ("Reichsgesetzblatt" 1937)

The order consisted initially of 5 grades, Grand Cross, Merit Cross with Star, Merit Cross 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade as well as a Merit Medal.

A unique Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold with Diamonds (Grosskreuz des Deutschen Adlerordens in Gold und Brillanten) was awarded to Benito Mussolini on 25 September 1937.

The Order was reorganized into nine classes on December 27, 1943, by adding the Grand Cross in Gold, the 1st class, and splitting the merit medal into a silver and bronze one. The classes of the actual order themselves got aligned within the new sequential structure from 1st to 5th, with the 5th being the old 3rd class.

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