Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction 2nd Class Medal (bronze gilt

2nd Class Medal (bronze gilt

1944 at the Headquarters of the Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe

In pickled copper

as evidenced by the accompanying nursing badge

as announced in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 30807 of Friday

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction 2nd Class Medal (bronze giltA fine German Eagle Order (Verdienstmedaille vom Deutschen Adler); Type II with Gothic script; in silver (impressed with the national crescent moon hallmark and marked 835 for silver content); maker marked Pr. Mnze, Berlin on the edge; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback sewn into the ribbon; measuring 38. 07 mm in diameter; weighing 23. 2 grams; attractive dark patina from age; better than very fine