Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Hold He abdicated on February 12

He abdicated on February 12

5 mm wide strip of fine gold bullion encircling the silvered Boatswain crossed anchors insignia

Footnote: The 1st Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15

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Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Hold He abdicated on February 12(Orden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz V. Stufe mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse with central crossed gilt swords, the quadrants joined with four German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled background, the twelve oclock arm with a ribbed fan and integral suspension loop connected