Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Medal Of Merit With Swords, By The Vienna Mint Hold measuring 279 mm long with

measuring 279 mm long with straps 23 mm in width

only 193 survived

with white enameled banner inscribed in Latin "IN DEO SPES" (Faith in God)

Two Italian Hat Badges - In stamped brass

then A/Adjt 1 RCR

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Medal Of Merit With Swords, By The Vienna Mint Hold measuring 279 mm long with(Orden vom Deutschen Adler, Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross, with its quadrants joined by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastika, the twelve oclock position bearing crossed swords, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENST