{"product_id":"deutscher-adlerorden-verdienstkreuz-2-stufe-mit-schwertern-mit-hk-gemarkt","title":"German Eagle Order - Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords \u0026 Swastika, marked (Repro, Item No. 33.746)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGerman Order of the Eagle – Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords \u0026 Swastika\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 33.746\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Order of the Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e was the highest diplomatic order of the German Reich and was primarily awarded to \u003cem\u003eforeign state guests, diplomats, and dignitaries\u003c\/em\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eMerit Cross 2nd Class with Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSwastika\u003c\/em\u003e represents a particularly rare variant, which was awarded to recipients with military merits. This specimen is \u003cstrong\u003emarked\u003c\/strong\u003e (manufacturer's mark present) and is a high-quality collector's reproduction that is barely distinguishable from the original. In its original form, this order is extremely rare on the collector's market and only available at very high prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Order of the Eagle – Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swastika (HK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked (manufacturer's mark present)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diplomatic Order of the German Reich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreign state guests \/ diplomats with military merits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro – barely distinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe German Order of the Eagle is one of the absolute rarities among NS awards and is highly sought after internationally by collectors of orders and diplomatic history. The variant with swords is particularly rare. Originals fetch top prices at auctions – this collector's reproduction makes it possible to integrate this important order into any collection. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find other suitable items in our shop – this significantly saves shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379859775817,"sku":"33746","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/33.746a.jpg?v=1763881578","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/deutscher-adlerorden-verdienstkreuz-2-stufe-mit-schwertern-mit-hk-gemarkt","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}