Germany, Third Reich. An Eagle Order With Swords, V Class, By Fritz Zimmermann GTRexclude The Hon Sir Sam Hughes

The Hon Sir Sam Hughes

II Class Silver Grade (instituted in 1972

maker marked "WITTNAUER" above the "S" (South) position on the compass

Bauer would see his final promotion while with USS Cushing

All medals in very fine or better condition

Germany, Third Reich. An Eagle Order With Swords, V Class, By Fritz Zimmermann GTRexclude The Hon Sir Sam HughesA fine quality manufacture German Eagle Order with Swords (Deutscher Adlerorden V. Klasse mit Schwertern) by a well established maker; multi piece construction; Malthusian cross in silver gilt and well preserved, thick and fine quality white enamels; with four national eagles (Hoheitszeichen) between the arms of the cross; on a thin round loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 45. 13 mm x 45. 12 mm; weighing 25. 4 grams,