Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction Berlin 68 (marked on reverse)

Berlin 68 (marked on reverse)

as announced in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 30807 of Friday

Original document describing (in German and Croatian)

Further Particulars of the Escape

before being released from service on February 4

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction Berlin 68 (marked on reverse)A fine German Eagle Order (Verdienstmedaille vom Deutschen Adler); Type II with Gothic script; in silver (impressed with the national crescent moon hallmark and marked 835 for silver content); maker marked Pr. Mnze, Berlin on the edge; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback sewn into the ribbon; measuring 38. 07 mm in diameter; weighing 23. 2 grams; attractive dark patina from age; better than very fine