scattered gilt wear and oxidation spots evident on the obverse
the reverse with an inscription of “DEUTSCHE VERDIENSTMEDAILLE” (“GERMAN MERIT MEDAL”)
He was promoted to Colonel (Temporary) on March 1
maker marked "MADE BY MILLS WOVEN CARTRIDGE BELT CO
Panzer crews and Luftwaffe crews
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Insignia Hold scattered gilt wear and oxidation(Insignien). A mixed lot of insignia, including: 1 An NSDAP Senior Court Official cap eagle, constructed of gilded aluminum, the reverse retaining all three attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 44 for C. Dinsel, Berlin, measuring 68 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in near mint condition. 2. A state service cap eagle, constructed of a silvered zink alloy, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, marked with an RZM