Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, IV Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann GTRexclude This is a scarce Sardinienschild

This is a scarce Sardinienschild Mützenabzeichen

along with surface rust on the silvered metal clip and slotted receiver on the belt

He was to be Temporary Quartermaster with the honorary rank of Lieutenant

He was two and a half years older than his famous brother William Pitt the Younger

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, IV Class Cross with Swords, by C.F. Zimmermann GTRexclude This is a scarce Sardinienschild(Deutscher Adlerorden Kreuz V. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, each joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the obverse overlaid across the three and nine oclock arms with a crossed sword clasp, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan