Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii/Iii Class Neck Cross With Swords, By Gebrüder Godet Hold measuring 66x70mm

measuring 66x70mm

stating "THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT according to Admiralty records Baden Robert Porter Sick Berth Petty Officer Official Number D/M 35886 Royal Navy is presumed to have died on 17th January

Cross in silvered bronze

Footnote: Robert Clarke was born in Ireland on April 25

Symbols of Military Pilots between 1949-1990

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii/Iii Class Neck Cross With Swords, By Gebrüder Godet Hold measuring 66x70mm(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz II. III. Klasse mit Schwertern). 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 obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with a crossed sword clasp, the twelve oclock arm