A German Eagle Order Silver Merit Medal With Swords By Pr. Münze, Berlin Auction issued by the Austrian/Vienna Department

issued by the Austrian/Vienna Department of Economics and Labour Protection

was promoted to Bombardier on December 1

maker marked "U" (unknown) on the ring

hand painted detailing

scattered white paint speckling and wear evident on the exterior and underlying lip

A German Eagle Order Silver Merit Medal With Swords By Pr. Münze, Berlin Auction issued by the Austrian/Vienna DepartmentA Fine German Eagle Order (Verdienstmedaille vom Deutschen Adler); Type II with Gothic script; in silver; impressed with the national crescent moon hallmark, marked 835 for silver content, and maker marked Pr. Mnze, Berlin on the edge; on loop for suspension; with original ribbon with horizontal pinback sewn to the ribbon; measuring 38. 04 mm in diameter; weighing 24. 6 grams; attractive dark patina from age; better than extremely fine condition. (C: