Germany. A German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal; Maker “29” Auction Archive I Class 1947-1965

I Class 1947-1965

Constructed of a pale red card stock binding

Sarischlea

when he was wounded below (the) left eye

with a wreath of fern leaves and a scroll engraved with the recipient's name "G ANDRWES" at the base

Germany. A German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal; Maker “29” Auction Archive I Class 1947-1965An example of a German Eagle Order Merit Medal (Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adlers); in bronze; on loop for suspension marked 29 for an unknown maker; with its period original ribbon featuring an horizontal pinback; measuring 38. 03 mm in diameter; weighing 21. 9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.