Germany, NSDAP. An Order of the German Eagle, Medal of Merit, by the Official Berlin Mint
(Deutscher Adlerorden, Verdienstmedaille). (Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1 May 1937 by A.H. (1937-1945 Issue). Constructed of silver with a mark of “.835” on the edge, the obverse depicting the outline of the Order of the German Eagle, the reverse inscribed “Deutsche Verdienstmedaille” (“German Merit Medal”), on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, maker marked “Pr. Münze Berlin” on edge, measuring 38.10 mm in diameter and weighing 22.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

