Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle Cross On Breast Ribbon With Swords Hold R-168494 Leading Aircraftman (Air Crew

R-168494 Leading Aircraftman (Air Crew Electrician) took many courses and attained maximum grouping in his trade

Type II (1848-1918) - Bronze

while the reverse ricasso is maker marked with the squirrel logo of Eickhorn of Solingen

when it was withdrawn for refitting

A textbook example of a Spanish Blue Division commemorative medal

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle Cross On Breast Ribbon With Swords Hold R-168494 Leading Aircraftman (Air Crew(Orden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz III. Stufe mit Schwertern). Instituted on 1 May 1937 by A. H. (Issued 1937 1945). Of multi piece construction, composed of a Maltese cross in silver gilt with white enameled arms, along with four German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas between the arms of the cross, with crossed swords superimposed over the centre, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring