Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal with Swords, by the Vienna Mint Auction Archive however a very scarce piece

however a very scarce piece to see in Gold

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a fan suspension with an integral loop and ring retaining a period original ribbon

unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of variant produced by an unknown manufacturer

The Commander Task Force Forty-two is pleased to commend you on you splendid performance of duty

ISBN 0-7193-9246-8

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal with Swords, by the Vienna Mint Auction Archive however a very scarce piece(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern in Silber). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, 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 an inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENST