Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Deschler certificate_of_authenticity 31 mm x 41 mm

31 mm x 41 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension)

ROTHE WIEN

mounted to a triangular war ribbon with hook and eye

maker marked "THE WHITEHOAG & HOAG CO

Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Deschler certificate_of_authenticity 31 mm x 41 mm(Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). A second class breast star six pointed silver star with a silver gilt Maltese star with white enameled arms attached to the obverse, with partially enameled national eagles between the arms of the cross; the reverse plain, with two rivets, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked 900 and "SILBER"; measuring 73. 0mm; weighing 60. 6 grams; slight enamel flake