Deutches Adler Order

[Rendsburg]

It was mine, now is in Denmark. I bought 3 years ago in a flea market in Rio, US$ 80. Model 1937 (if I remember well )

Otto

Edited October 20, 2005 by Rendsburg

[Rendsburg]

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[Paul R]

I think that that is the best deal I have seen in a very long time. I wonder how many of these have been awarded?

[John Burchell]

I do not know how many of these were awarded, but that shown above is one of the earliest and rarest. The "Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler" or Meritorious Order of the German Eagle was instituted in May, 1937. A determining feature of the first produced pattern pieces is that, "...the suspension ring is mounted through a loop affixed directly into the V section of the upper arm...." (Ailsby). "The first pattern design of the 1937 series was short-lived" (Angolia) and "...was awarded for only a few months". (Forman). The second type version had a fan-shaped suspension device.

One does not see many of these at all. Hope this information is of interest.

Regards,

John

Edited November 28, 2006 by John Burchell

[Chris Boonzaier]

I guess I visit the wrong flea markets....