Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction Further Particulars of the Escape

Further Particulars of the Escape

before being released from service on February 4

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

Early in 1915

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction Further Particulars of the EscapeA 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