A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal Auction Archive diamond winner

diamond winner

flanked by "2" at the left and "1" at the right

printed in four-colour inks on a thick cream-coloured paper stock

Footnote: Sir George Wyatt Truscott was born on October 9

in rescue of its survivors

A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal Auction Archive diamond winnerA German Eagle Order Merit Medal (Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adlers); in bronze; on loop for suspension; with is full length period original ribbon; unmarked, however these bronze versions of the Verdienstmedaille are traditionally made by the Official Viennese State Mint; measuring 37. 47 mm in diameter; weighing 19. 2 grams; in overall very fine condition.