Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Spanish-Made Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1950 visually-hidden with one large European cut

with one large European cut diamond (of fine quality

light blue and royal blue enamels

with one wielding a classic Chetnik skull and crossbones flag bearing an inscription of “FOR KING AND FATHERLAND - FREEDOM OR DEATH”

the insignia slightly loose versus the base

1918 / - Organizations - / 833rd Aero Squadron / Overseas May 11

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Spanish-Made Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1950 visually-hidden with one large European cut(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Anstecknadel, spanische Fertigung). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on black enameled discs, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of Spanish manufacture c. 1950, measuring 19 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), a unique example