I’ve been looking for information about the Order of the German Eagle crosses in different classes, but I’m still a bit confused. Sorry if this is a common question here.

- Some crosses come with a ribbon and some with just a pin. Why is that?
- I’ve seen pictures of 5th and 3rd class crosses in gold and 2nd class in silver. What defines the color?
- Is it possible the cross in the same class exists in both silver and gold version?
- What exactly is the difference in appearance between classes 1-3 or later 1-5?

Is there a good picture guide online of what the cross looks in different classes?

Thanks!