Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, IV Class Breast Cross, by Gebrüder Godet Hold demonstrating the loss of most

demonstrating the loss of most of the original gilt finish

reverse engraved with stylized swirls and the inscription "WON BY J

3 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

copies of his Obituary (from The Ottawa Citizen of May 23

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, IV Class Breast Cross, by Gebrüder Godet Hold demonstrating the loss of most(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Brustkreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. 1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, the pinback maker marked with