Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity declaring "WAR OVER

declaring "WAR OVER

" and that there was "no evidence of bronchitis beyond (a) morning cough"

so apparently he must not have been rewarded the Pour le Merite at the time the picture was taken

on Gallantry ribbon

296 mm x 405 mm

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity declaring "WAR OVERA fine German Eagle Order (Verdienstmedaille vom Deutschen Adler); Type II with Gothic script; in silver (impressed with the national crescent moon hallmark and marked 835 for silver content); maker marked Pr. Mnze, Berlin on the edge; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback sewn into the ribbon; measuring 38. 07 mm in diameter; weighing 23. 2 grams; attractive dark patina from age; better than very fine