Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction 1944 at the Headquarters of

1944 at the Headquarters of the Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE OVERSEA FORCES :- It is with a heart full of pride and gratitude that I take your salute to-day as you march in triumph through London

as evidenced by the accompanying nursing badge

Further Particulars of the Escape

emboss stamped and marked "Twedsmuir" in ink in the upper left corner

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction 1944 at the Headquarters ofA 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