Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By Zimmermann Auction A similar buckle is illustrated

A similar buckle is illustrated on page 301 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

There is also a semi-circle of gold rays between each of the points of arms of the Maltese cross

In silver with red and green enamels

Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle (yellow and navy blue embroidery

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, V Class Cross With Swords, By Zimmermann Auction A similar buckle is illustrated(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, 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 joined together 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 crossed swords, the twelve oclock arm topped