Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity checked the advance of the

checked the advance of the enemy

British copies of the piece were subsequently widely distributed as part of a concerted anti-German propaganda campaign

the die-stamped coat-of-arms held in place on the buckle's face via four prongs

on Gallantry ribbon

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity checked the advance of theA 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