Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Merit Medal in Bronze to Spanish Recipient Province of China ’ In very fine condition

’ In very fine condition

to recognize services during the Patriotic War against the Italian occupation of 1935-1941

a scarce example in unissued and extremely fine condition

18 mm (W) x 20

Neugebauer’s experience in the hospital following his injury in the field

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Merit Medal in Bronze to Spanish Recipient Province of China ’ In very fine condition(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille in Bronze). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1937 1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a classic Spanish style bronze buckle indicating issue to a foreign recipient, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas, the reverse bearing a raised