Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Archive It ranked as the supreme

It ranked as the supreme distinction for exceptional deeds and acts of gallantry on the field of battle and was the highest war decoration for those who took part in the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 and the Asia Minor Campaign of 1921-1922

depicting a Luftwaffe NCO and Heer Enlisted soldier

Fighter Wing 27 (Jagdgeschwader 27) had previously participated in the invasion of France and accompanied the Afrika Korps during the German campaign in North Africa

A third reich period KKS (Small-Caliber Shooting Association/Kleinkaliber Schießclub) badge and miniature stick pin

76 mm x 112 mm

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, II Class Breast Star, by Gebrüder Godet Archive It ranked as the supreme(Verdienstorden vom Deutscher Adler Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a six pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central white enameled Maltese Cross, with its arms joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the reverse with two visible rivet securing the