German Eagle Order | 1st Class  | Original  Case |1937 Issue

German Eagle Order for sale in original issue case. The 1937 Eagle Order, 1st Class without Swords, with white enamel Maltese Cross to the centre, four golden eagles, and golden swastikas  set against a white enamel background. Typical fan to the top allowing suspension from the moire silk ribbon. The ring, stamped with the silver content '800'.

The original, red leather case, with gold impressed eagle & swastika cartouche to the lid. The case is lined with   black velvet to the  base, and white silk to the lid. The gold-blocked designation to the lid reads: 'Verdienstkreuz 1.Stufe des Ordens von Deutschen Adler' 

Condition report: The award in close to mint condition with 99% golden finish remaining.  perfect ribbon (now shorter than issued). Case in excellent condition.  Exemplary, burnished-gold edges to the eagle motifs.

Provenance: A part of a collection of items acquired by the consigner between 1995 and 2010 from Bosleys Auction House, Marlow (UK).