Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, II Class Cross, Type I by Deschler & Sohn United Republic of His grave marker is inscribed

His grave marker is inscribed "SACRED to the Memory of SIR GEORGE EDMUND HODGKINSON

two original warrants for the MBE (dated July 11

issued at divisional headquarters on 7 July 1941

cracking and fading to red enamel rays

The helmet measures approximately 248 mm (w) x 295 mm (l) x 125 mm (h)

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, II Class Cross, Type I by Deschler & Sohn United Republic of His grave marker is inscribed(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1939 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original shortened length of neck ribbon,