German Eagle Order 4th Class was based on the Maltese Cross with German Eagles at each corner carrying a swastika, and also featured two crossed swords ,it was worn on the left breast.
Order of the German Eagle was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler,it was a diplomatic and honorary award given to prominent foreigners, particularly diplomats, who were considered sympathetic to Nazism.On 27 December 1943,the Order was reorganised into nine classes :Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold with Star,Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle with Star,Order of the German Eagle 1st Class,Order of the German Eagle 2nd Class,Order of the German Eagle 3rd Class,Order of the German Eagle 4th Class,Order of the German Eagle 5th Class,Silver Medal of Merit,Bronze Medal of Merit.
