{"product_id":"steckkreuz-deutscher-adlerorden-verdienstkreuz-2-stufe-mit-schwertern-mit-hk-gemarkt","title":"German Eagle Order – Pin-back Cross, 2nd Class Merit Cross with Swords \u0026 Swastika, marked (Reproduction, Item No. 33.752)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrder of the German Eagle – Pin-back Cross, Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords \u0026 Swastika\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 33.752\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrder of the German Eagle as a pin-back cross\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 in its \u003cem\u003epin-back cross\u003c\/em\u003e version is a particularly rare variant – the pin-back cross version was worn directly on the uniform and thus differs from the ribbon variant (item no. 33.746). This item 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order of the German Eagle – Pin-back Cross\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 Pin-back Cross (worn directly on the uniform)\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\u003eVersion:\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 Order of the German Eagle as a pin-back cross is one of the absolute rarities and is highly sought after by collectors of orders and diplomatic history worldwide. The pin-back cross variant is even rarer than the ribbon variant. Originals fetch top prices at auctions – this collector's reproduction makes it possible to integrate this significant 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":53379870589257,"sku":"33752","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/33.752a_fe875a6e-1a69-45d6-a7c6-14793883350f.jpg?v=1763883407","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/steckkreuz-deutscher-adlerorden-verdienstkreuz-2-stufe-mit-schwertern-mit-hk-gemarkt","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}