Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Godet & Co. GTRexclude maker marked L/52 (Zimmermann) as

maker marked L/52 (Zimmermann) as well as their other standard maker marked 20

he has set a high and fine example to his fellow men

The attacks stopped only a month before the war in Europe ended

was invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen

very light oxidation from age

Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Godet & Co. GTRexclude maker marked L/52 (Zimmermann) as(Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). Issued 1939 1943. A six pointed silver star with a silver gilt Maltese star with white enameled arms attached to the obverse, with partially enameled national eagles between the arms of the cross; the reverse plain, with two rivets, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked 900 for silver content and 21 for Grebrder Godet & Co., Berlin; measuring 65. 84 mm (w)