Germany, Third Reich. A Case for an Order of the German Eagle, Merit Cross II Grade, Pre-1943 Version Auction Archive the exergue the dates 1911-1917

the exergue the dates 1911-1917

opening with a functional magnetic metal hinge

gilt and enamel rectangular badge featuring two Cuban soldiers under the national flag with the inscription “FAR CUBA” above

measuring 266 mm (w) x 362 mm (h)

marked "STERLING" on the reverse of the badge and on the reverse of both bars

Germany, Third Reich. A Case for an Order of the German Eagle, Merit Cross II Grade, Pre-1943 Version Auction Archive the exergue the dates 1911-1917(Etui fr Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz II. Stufe). Constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a padded white imitation silk lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former bearing a gilt inscription of VERDIENSTKREUZ II. STUFE DES ORDENS VOM DEUTSCHEN ADLER MIT SCHWERTERN (pre 1943