better than fine
His death was at least partially attributed to the wounds he sustained while at Passchendaele and therefore
the gilding remains mostly worn off
He continued to serve his country in World War II
signed by the Otto Schulze
Order Of The German Eagle - 1St Class Newly Listed better than fine1st Class set of insignia, sash badge, 50 x 50mm., silver gilt and enamel, with frosted silver eagles, suspension ring stamped 900 and 21; breast star, 80mm., silver, silver gilt and enamel, pin stamped, 900 and 21, with full sash ribbon, in (scuffed) case of issue, insignia extremely fine. Footnote: The Merit Order of the German Eagle was instituted in 1937 and was awarded in five classes together with an associated medal. In December 1943 the