Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Bronze Grade Medal of Merit, by the Vienna Mint Republic of the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a knotted ring

with functioning spring-loaded clips attached at the scabbard end

8 mm (w) x 57 mm (h))

and the Notary of the Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir

Andrew the First-Called

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Bronze Grade Medal of Merit, by the Vienna Mint Republic of the obverse consisting of a(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille 1937 in Bronze). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Maltese Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENSTMEDAILLE (GERMAN MERIT MEDAL), the suspension loop maker marked with