A Third Reich German War Merit Medal with its Packet of Issue by Julius Maurer
A Kriegsverdienstmedaille; in bronze; on loop for suspension; with a full sized period original ribbon; the obverse of the circular medal depicting a War Merit Cross; the reverse inscribed “Für Kriegsverdienst 1939” (For Wartime Merit 1939); measuring 32.52 mm in diameter; weighing 13.5 grams. Accompanied by its packet of issue, with “Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939” printed in black gothic lettering on the obverse, and “Julius Maurer, Oberstein” printed on the reverse; measuring 106 mm x 58 mm; near extremely fine condition.

