Verdienst-Orden vom Deutschen Adler, 1st Class...

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Lot number	231
Estimate	5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Neck Cross, Silver-Gilt Enamel, Maker Marked Gebr. Godet Berlin No.21, 1942 Awarded to Spanish Minister of Industry and Commerce, Complete Original Certificate & Envelope. Standard reference dimensions are verifiable in specialist literature This 1942 Third-Reich Order of the German Eagle 1st Class Neck Cross is crafted in 900 standard silver with gilded finish and fine white vitreous enamel. The suspension loop bears clear official hallmarks: "900" silver fineness stamp, together with the famous Berlin maker mark "Gebr. Godet, Berlin" factory mark No.21, confirming authentic premium-grade Third Reich official manufacture. The insignia features a classic Maltese white enamel cross with four applied gilded Imperial Eagles at each quadrant, paired with its original period neck ribbon. Instituted in 1937, the Order of the German Eagle served as Germany's highest diplomatic decoration reserved exclusively for foreign heads of ministries and senior statesmen. This exceptional ministerial grouping was formally conferred upon the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Franco-era Spain. It survives in complete, untouched archival condition, retaining its original official award certificate and matching postal transmission envelope - a vastly scarce full provenance ensemble on the market. The enamel is flawless, gilding crisp, and all factory marks perfectly preserved. A fully traceable, documented high-level diplomatic award directly witnessing German-Spanish political and economic cooperation during World War II. Museum-grade historical relic with complete provenance. Excellent overall condition. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been i

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