Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint Newly Listed the order is only awarded

the order is only awarded to foreigners and members of the royal family

the reverse with a central number “18” on a pebbled background

Klasse mit Schwertern” consisting of a bronzed metal alloy

suspended from sterling silver RCAF sweetheart pin

white enamel boarded by filed silver margin with red enamels

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint Newly Listed the order is only awarded(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille in Silber in Frakturschrift). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1943 issue). Constructed of solid silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENST MEDAILLE (GERMAN MERIT MEDAL) in Fraktur script, the edge stamped with a crescent moon indicating German manufacture, a silver content of 835, and the logo of the