This is a Fritz Todt Award in Silver, a German Third Reich-era decoration. It features a stylized eagle perched atop a cogwheel, clutching a swastika, with a banner inscribed "Der Fritz Todt" below the eagle. Instituted to recognize outstanding achievements in civil engineering and construction projects critical to the Nazi regime’s infrastructure and military efforts. It was awarded primarily to engineers, architects, and builders who contributed significantly to state-sponsored projects. The silver class denoted a higher level of merit compared to the bronze version. This award served both as a professional honor and a symbol of loyalty to the regime’s industrial and military ambitions during the 1930s and 1940s.  Note the tiny "lines" on the reverse - a detail found only on textbook originals.