A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity and Police Officer's Shako Plate

and Police Officer's Shako Plate (die-stamped silvered cupal metal (copper coated aluminum)

Mounted on a full length of fine quality sash ribbon

In bronze vaulted

Six months later

Footnote: Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley

A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity and Police Officer's Shako PlateA German Eagle Order Merit Medal (Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adlers); in bronze; on loop for suspension; with is full length period original ribbon; unmarked, however these bronze versions of the Verdienstmedaille are traditionally made by the Official Viennese State Mint; measuring 37. 47 mm in diameter; weighing 19. 2 grams; in overall very fine condition.