Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He is commemorated on page

He is commemorated on page 225 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

measuring 40 mm (w) x 116 mm (l)

KIA on October 25

the former constructed of a reinforced smooth dark blue wool underlay

stamped with the regimental insignia and signed by Major Battalion Commander

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal, By The Prussian Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He is commemorated on page(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille in Silber in Frakturschrift). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1943 issue). Constructed of solid silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of DEUTSCHE VERDIENST MEDAILLE (GERMAN MERIT MEDAL) in Fraktur script, the edge stamped with a crescent moon indicating German manufacture, a silver content of 835, and the logo of the