Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction emboss stamped and marked "Twedsmuir"

emboss stamped and marked "Twedsmuir" in ink in the upper left corner

before being released from service on February 4

Early in 1915

Further Particulars of the Escape

2nd Class Medal (bronze gilt

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin Auction emboss stamped and marked "Twedsmuir"A fine German Eagle Order (Verdienstmedaille vom Deutschen Adler); Type II with Gothic script; in silver (impressed with the national crescent moon hallmark and marked 835 for silver content); maker marked Pr. Mnze, Berlin on the edge; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback sewn into the ribbon; measuring 38. 07 mm in diameter; weighing 23. 2 grams; attractive dark patina from age; better than very fine