International. An Order of St. John of the Hospital of Jerusalem, Silver Cross GTRexclude the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “DEUTSCHE VERDIENST-MEDAILLE” (“GERMAN MERIT MEDAL”) in raised Fraktur script

with scattered surface wear and pitting

With a pleasing tone

a 1934 Third Reich first anniversary badge

so it appears that he married sometime after he enlisted

International. An Order of St. John of the Hospital of Jerusalem, Silver Cross GTRexclude the reverse with an inscriptionIn silver gilt, a thin Maltese cross with braided border, reverse features reinforced tips and a raised cross in the center, a vertical pin, measures 42. 8 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (h), light wear, several arms slightly bent, pin functional, very fine. Contained in a unique round case, with red leatherette exterior with silvered cross on the lid, the interior features a blue velvet lid and medal bed, measures 80 mm in diameter, functional clasp, light wear