Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint Hold Theodor Kärner

Theodor Kärner

Reverse centerpiece of the crossguard has an integral spring loaded locking button which is fully intact and still functions

inscribed in black ink "Vermundeten-Abzeichen schwarz" on the front panel and maker marked "Metallkunststoff Gablonz 63" on the rear panel

in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross (awarded on 4 May 1944) and an array of other decorations clearly visible

A matching set of Waffen SS Mann (Enlisted) shoulder straps

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint Hold Theodor Kärner(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille in Silber in Frakturschrift). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1943 issue). Constructed of solid silver, on loop for suspension from its long 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