A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal Auction Archive Footnote: Sir George Wyatt Truscott

Footnote: Sir George Wyatt Truscott was born on October 9

SS marked on the reverse of one link

marker and silver hallmarked on bottom

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

Description: 2nd Class (bronze gilt

A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal Auction Archive Footnote: Sir George Wyatt TruscottA 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.