His death was at least partially attributed to the wounds he sustained while at Passchendaele and therefore
centering three rank "gulls" and oakleaf half wreath
crosses of that period were issued unmarked and War decoration was plain without enamel
swastika had been damaged
Order Of The German Eagle - 1St Class Newly Listed His death was at least1st 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