Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal with Swords, by the Vienna Mint Auction Archive two other signatures

two other signatures

each clip secured by the strap where it wraps around to the reverse and is riveted in place

He is credited with 135 confirmed aerial victories

however a very scarce piece to see in Gold

The Commander Task Force Forty-two is pleased to commend you on you splendid performance of duty

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal with Swords, by the Vienna Mint Auction Archive two other signatures(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern in Silber). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, 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 an inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENST