Hello fellow collectors, here is a mint German eagle order just acquired from woodwork in Finland. The recipient is also known but date of issuance remains a mystery.

Any info on which cross this might be is appreciated. The case would indicate 1st order pre 1943, as it says "verdienstkreutz I. Stufe des ordens vom deutschen adler" and to my knowledge post 1943 did not come with this case?

Cross and case have never been switched and came together.

I posted these over at Wehrmacht awards too but thought you might enjoy them over here.

Best Regards,

Adren

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