Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, III Class Cross with Case, by Gebrüder Godet Newly Listed the reverse in postcard format

the reverse in postcard format and bearing a handwritten name of “LUDWIG RENN” with a date of “1919”

measuring 250 mm (w) x 190 mm (h)

Private John Wallace

marked “KO” for “Königliches Münzamt-Orden” on the reverse

eventually settling to be an electrician

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, III Class Cross with Case, by Gebrüder Godet Newly Listed the reverse in postcard format(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz III. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 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 discs, the twelve oclock arm with a fan suspension and integral loop retaining a suspension ring accommodating an original full