Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal With Swords, By The Vienna Mint GTRexclude signed along the top edge

signed along the top edge "Wm R Lawley" on the obverse

The insignia consist of a silvered aluminum Wehrmacht eagle above the cap band

7 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

with gold bullion and sequined leafing at the front on both sides

the front of the tunic presents two pleated patch breast pockets and two non-pleated patch hip pockets

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal With Swords, By The Vienna Mint GTRexclude signed along the top edge(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Verdienstmedaille in Silber mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas, topped by a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a raised