A German Eagle Order; Silver Merit Medal With Case By Pr. Münze certificate_of_authenticity Heavy nickel-plated steel crossguard with

Heavy nickel-plated steel crossguard with quillon

There is also a March 1943 deposition from a commanding officer attesting to his identity

Iron Cross Second Class Class 1939 - Silver frame

of excellent quality Austrian manufacture

center medallion in Gold and enamels

A German Eagle Order; Silver Merit Medal With Case By Pr. Münze certificate_of_authenticity Heavy nickel-plated steel crossguard withA German Eagle Order; Silver Merit Medal with Case by PR. MNZE Type II with Gothic Script; Silver, impressed with the national crescent moon hallmark, marked "835" (silver) and mark marked "PR. MNZE BERLIN" on the edge, 38 mm x 45 mm, original ribbon with pinback, near mint. Accompanied by its hardshelled case of issue, gilt eagle on the lid, inscribed "Deutsche Verdienstmedaille" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, scuffed exterior, case very fine.