G597.)CASED GERMAN EAGLE ORDER WITHOUT SWORDS: an exquisite, original period piece of glass enamel workmanship. 43mm wide fine gold alloy base with flawlessly detailed eagle motifs in each quadrant. Each swastika too is framed with white glass enamel. White glass enameling is perfect on each side of cross. Clean ribbon that is missing it's pin-back device. Comes in 3x5" red leatherette case that's hinged and with decorative silver clasp at front. Lid of case is boldly embossed with national eagle. Interior of case is lined with plush black velvet and is recessed to hold cross. Upper interior of case is lined with padded white satin and is gold embossed with title 'Verdienstkreuz III. Stufe das Orderns von Deutschen Adler' (Faithful Service Cross 3rd Class of the Order of the German Eagle). Case is intact and shows light wear and age from the years. EXC++++