Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal With Swords, By The Vienna Mint GTRexclude It begins with an Introduction

It begins with an Introduction by Alan Wykes

Blackened die-stamped steel

obverse illustrating the Armory in Utica

He was transferred to the CEF in Canada

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal With Swords, By The Vienna Mint GTRexclude It begins with an Introduction(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Verdienstmedaille in Silber mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas, topped by a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a raised