Germany. A Mint Cased Order Of The German Eagle, First Grade, By Godet & Co. Hold He received the (863rd) Oak

He received the (863rd) Oak Leaves on May 6th

number stamped "3467" on the reverse

one drowned at sea in a separate incident

planes JU-52

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette on September 24

Germany. A Mint Cased Order Of The German Eagle, First Grade, By Godet & Co. Hold He received the (863rd) Oak(Deutscher Adlerorden I. Stufe). Multi piece construction; consisting of a Maltese cross in gilt silver and white enameled arms, with four national eagles Hoheitszeichen between the arms of the cross; on a loop for suspension; on a loop for suspension from its period original and full size neck ribbon marked 900 for silver content, and 21 for Gebrder Godet & Co., Berlin; measuring 50. 53 mm (w) x 50. 53 mm (h); weighing 24. 4 grams. Accompanied by by