Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint certificate_of_authenticity dated "2034" (1977) on the

dated "2034" (1977) on the reverse

Green oxidation visible on the reverse of the upper eagle's back

with a pewter lid affixed to a functional hinge and thumb piece

bearing a central white enameled Maltese Cross set within a gilt frame

hallmarked on laurel tassels

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint certificate_of_authenticity dated "2034" (1977) on the(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille in Silber in Frakturschrift). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1943 issue). Constructed of solid silver, on loop for suspension from its long original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENST MEDAILLE (GERMAN MERIT MEDAL) in Fraktur script, the edge stamped with a crescent moon indicating German manufacture, a silver content of 835, and the logo of the