Lot 2198

Order of the German Eagle – a 1st Class set in an award case

German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A83r | Live auction | 608 Lots

Description

Eight-rayed silver breast star surmounted with double-riveted gilt order insignia enamelled in white (repair) with silver-plated eagles, on the reverse vertical attachment pin with mark of fineness "900" and maker’s mark "21" (presidential chancellery number of Gebrüder Godet & Co., Berlin). Width 80 mm, weight 38.2 g.
Jewel of gilt silver, the eagles with frosted silver plating, both sides enamelled in white. Ring with mark of fineness "900" and "21".
Width 60 mm, weight 16.7 g.
On a shoulder ribbon of watered silk with white central interweave. In an award case covered with red leather (knocked) and with gold-embossed national eagle, the white silk lining of the lid embossed with class specification (tr.) "Order of the German Eagle 1st Class" in gold, black velvet insert.
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General Information

The auction includes 608 lots and starts on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 2001 - 2608. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 Oct., 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.