German Eagle Order Medal of Merit in Silver
A 1st Model - Deutsche Silberne Verdienstmedaille 1939-43. Instituted May 1, 1937, (reorganized April 29, 1939, and again on December 27, 1943), the Order of Merit of the German Eagle was awarded to foreign nationals who had made a meritorious contribution to the German Reich on the recommendation of the Reich Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is constructed out of die struck 835 silver content base. The round shaped obverse features a Maltese style cross that has four national eagles between each of the crosses arms on a smooth round background. The reverse reads, in Gothic style script: “Deutsche Verdienstemedaille” on a smooth round background. The bottom rim is marked with a crescent moon and “835 Pr. Münze Berlin” (silver content designation and Official State Mint). To the top is a soldered-on loop and ring which hold a tri-color (red, white and black) rayon ribbon. To the reverse is a stitched-on well working pin, hinge and catch assembly. The award measures 1 ½ inches in diameter. A beautiful silver patina.
| Rating: | NM |
| Item Number: | M-34564 |
| Price: | $749.95 USD |
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