Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle With Swords, Miniature Star certificate_of_authenticity The cap measures 280 mm

The cap measures 280 mm x 112 mm (folded)

Membership became fully compulsary for boys in 1939

Footnote: George Earle was born on September 16

because he was awarded a Hindenburg Cross on January 13

He was in action one week afterwards at the Battle of the Canal du Nord

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle With Swords, Miniature Star certificate_of_authenticity The cap measures 280 mm(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Miniatur). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, boutonniere style, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse overlaid with crossed swords, with German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas joining the quadrants, measuring 14. 76 mm (w) x 14. 78 mm (h), weighing 2. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.