Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iii Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive the fortifications protecting Aachen and

the fortifications protecting Aachen and the Ruhr were a formidable obstacle to the progress of American forces

This man is only 18 1/2 years of age and has been acting as Battalion Runner since June 1915

of the 2nd SS Technical Infantry Regiment

In this function

Belonging to a member of the Preussische Leib-Husaren Regiment

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iii Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive the fortifications protecting Aachen and(Orden vom Deutschen Adler, Verdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the quadrants joined by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled backgrounds, the obverse with central gilt