Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Bronze Grade Medal of Merit, by the Vienna Mint Republic of Andrew the First-Called

Andrew the First-Called

Le Régiment de Chateauguay (two-piece construction

the convex lid bearing the insignia of the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society

on a pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from an incorrect replacement ribbon

8 mm (w) x 57 mm (h))

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Bronze Grade Medal of Merit, by the Vienna Mint Republic of Andrew the First-Called(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille 1937 in Bronze). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENSTMEDAILLE (GERMAN MERIT MEDAL), the suspension loop maker marked with