Germany. A War Merit Medal, in its Packet of Issue, by Richard Simm & Söhne
(Kriegsverdienstmedaille). A round bronze medal; the obverse depciting the outline of a War Merit Cross First Class; the reverse inscribed “Für Kriegsverdienst” (German - For War Merit), and dated “1939”; on a loop for suspension - accompanied by its full length period original ribbon; measuring 32.17 mm in diameter; weighing 13.5 grams. Accompanied by its original packet of issue; the obverse embossed with “Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939” in black Gothic lettering, the reverse labeled “Richard Simm & Söhne, Gablonz and der Neiße” in the same style; measuring 57 mm (w) x 105 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.

