Germany. An Order of the German Eagle Merit Medal with Swords in Silver, by the Official Vienna Mint
(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutsche Adlers mit Schwertern). A round silver medal; the obverse depicting the outline of the Order of the German Eagle; the reverse inscribed “Deutsche Verdienstmedaille” in block letters; with crossed swords fastened to the top of the medal; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback; maker marked “Hauptmünzamt Wien”, with a Vienna city assay mark, and “835” for silver content; measuring 38.15 mm in diameter; weighing 23.1 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

