A Third Reich Period German War Merit Medal Archive Silver bullion and green embroidery

Silver bullion and green embroidery on khaki background

He later spent sixteen months in Portugal

large bronze button positioned in the button hole at the neck end

with ornate designs throughout

Footnote: the medal was awarded to members of the Heimwehr Austrian Home Defence Force (Heimwehr)

A Third Reich Period German War Merit Medal Archive Silver bullion and green embroideryA Kriegsverdienstmedaille; in bronze; on loop for suspension; with a mint and unused period original ribbon; the obverse of the circular medal depicting a War Merit Cross; the reverse inscribed Fr Kriegsverdienst 1939 (For Wartime Merit 1939); measuring 32. 10 mm in diameter; weighing 13. 0 grams; better than fine condition.