Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Merit Medal, By The Official Vienna Mint Newly Listed many of which were sentenced

many of which were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment

legend around and in exergue

Footnote: The medal was instituted on March 7

lacquered reverse

Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Merit Medal, By The Official Vienna Mint Newly Listed many of which were sentenced(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutsche Adlers). A round gilded zink medal; the obverse depicting the outline of the Order of the German Eagle; the reverse inscribed Deutsche Verdienstmedaille in block letters; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback marked 30 for the Vienna State Mint; measuring 38. 55 mm in diameter; weighing 21. 1 grams; in overall very fine condition.