Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Bronze Merit Medal With Swords, By The Vienna Mint Newly Listed including Bremen

including Bremen

chipping in the red enamels and surface wear evident on the shield

where he was promoted to Corporal (February 1

Hants (Hampshire)

on his leg which prevents his wearing puttees as it becomes painful

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Bronze Merit Medal With Swords, By The Vienna Mint Newly Listed including Bremen(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Verdienstmedaille in Bronze mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas, topped by a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a raised