Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive with silver wire in between

with silver wire in between

The obverse bears an additional integrated shaft for the accommodation of a spare clip

stating: "For conspicuous gallantry and tenacity during three days' critical operations in front of Mons

chances are Gungl became an American POW

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive with silver wire in between(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze 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 discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arm with a gilded swords clasp, the twelve oclock arm