Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal with Swords and Case, Type I by Deschler & Sohn Auction The reverse bears a stamped

The reverse bears a stamped inscription of “OM” indicating distribution to SA Group Ostmark

The officers of our troops have distinguished themselves by so many actions of considerable virtue and courage

measures 260 mm (w) x 360 mm (h)

with moderate tarnishing evident

An Austrian Long Service Cross - In bronze gilt

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal with Swords and Case, Type I by Deschler & Sohn Auction The reverse bears a stamped(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern in Silber in Frakturschrift). A rare Type I Merit medal, by Deschler and Sohn. Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas, with a crossed sword clasp affixed to the twelve oclock position, the reverse bearing a raised