A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal Auction Archive Description: 2nd Class (bronze gilt

Description: 2nd Class (bronze gilt

1930's period issue and type worn by French pilots during WWII

the capture of Faizabad

marker and silver hallmarked on bottom

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

A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal Auction Archive Description: 2nd Class (bronze giltA 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.