Order of the German Eagle

Axis History Factbook: Order of the German Eagle

It was an honorary award given to non-Germans who were considered deserving.

A few exeptions were made including Constantin von Neurath who was awarded a Special Degree of the Order of the German Eagle 20 Apr 1939 and Joachim von Ribbentrop who was awarded it when he became Foreign Minister.

Special Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold with Diamonds (Grosskreuz des Deutschen Adlerordens in Gold und Brillanten) was awarded to Benito Mussolini 25 Sep 1937.

Henry Ford was awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle on his 75th birthday, 30 July 1938.

General Olof Thörnell, commander-in-chief of the Swedish armed forces, was awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle 7 Oct 1940.

Charles Lindbergh was awarded the Order of the German Eagle with Star 19 Oct 1938.

James Mooney, General Motor's chief executive for overseas operations, was awarded Order of the German Eagle 1st Class.