Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii/Iii Class Cross With Swords, By Gebrüder Godet Newly Listed 5 mm enamelled bar and

5 mm enamelled bar and 9

age darkened

generally carry the letters OP after their names

but with enough remaining on the reverse of the pin to positively identify this badge as a silver grade infantry assault badge

It was awarded to a great number of individuals: to all ranks of the military personnel that took part in the ceremonies in Moscow and in the parades held on the fields of Borodino

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Ii/Iii Class Cross With Swords, By Gebrüder Godet Newly Listed 5 mm enamelled bar and(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz II. Klasse III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled background, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arm with a gilded sword clasp, the