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

as evidenced by the accompanying nursing badge

emboss stamped and marked "Twedsmuir" in ink in the upper left corner

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

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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