Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity he was transferred to the

he was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Hillingdon on September 1st

His totals are impressive

checked the advance of the enemy

on Gallantry ribbon

so apparently he must not have been rewarded the Pour le Merite at the time the picture was taken

Germany, Third Reich. A German Eagle Order, Silver Merit Medal, By Pr. Münze Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity he was transferred to theA fine German Eagle Order (Verdienstmedaille vom Deutschen Adler); Type II with Gothic script; in silver (impressed with the national crescent moon hallmark and marked 835 for silver content); maker marked Pr. Mnze, Berlin on the edge; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback sewn into the ribbon; measuring 38. 07 mm in diameter; weighing 23. 2 grams; attractive dark patina from age; better than very fine