{"product_id":"halskreuz-am-breiten-band-deutscher-adlerorden-verdienstkreuz-2-stufe-mit-schwertern-mit-hk-gemarkt","title":"German Order of the Eagle – Neck Cross on broad ribbon, Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords \u0026 Swastika, marked (Reproduction, Item No. 33.753)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGerman Order of the Eagle – Neck Cross on Broad Ribbon, Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords \u0026 Swastika\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 33.753\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Order of the Eagle as a neck cross on a broad ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the most distinguished and representative wearing style of this highest diplomatic order of the German Reich. It was primarily awarded to \u003cem\u003eforeign heads of state, diplomats, and high-ranking dignitaries\u003c\/em\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eMerit Cross 2nd Class with Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \u003cem\u003eneck cross on a broad ribbon\u003c\/em\u003e is the rarest and most representative version – the broad ribbon emphasizes the ceremonial nature of this award. This piece is \u003cstrong\u003emarked\u003c\/strong\u003e (manufacturer's mark present) and is a high-quality collector's reproduction, hardly distinguishable from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Order of the Eagle – Neck Cross on Broad Ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eWearing Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck Cross on Broad Ribbon (ceremonial)\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 Highest diplomatic order of the German Reich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's Reproduction \/ Repro – hardly distinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of use 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 as a neck cross on a broad ribbon is the rarest and most sought-after version of this diplomatic order – even rarer than the breast star (item no. 33.752) and the ribbon variant (item no. 33.746). Originals fetch top prices at international auctions. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find more 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":53379877437769,"sku":"33753","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/33.753a_49b0893a-9752-48b7-982f-3b8b6dc82b41.jpg?v=1763884083","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/halskreuz-am-breiten-band-deutscher-adlerorden-verdienstkreuz-2-stufe-mit-schwertern-mit-hk-gemarkt","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}