Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Merit Medal in Silver by the Official Berlin Mint
(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 38.12 mm in diameter and weighing 23.3 grams with ribbon attached, in overall extremely fine condition.

