A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity Soldbuch in generally very fine

Soldbuch in generally very fine condition except for the front page where Wehrmacht eagle had been blackened out with ink

which brought on Influenza and Pulmonary Tuberculosis

5 mm x 52 mm inclusive of its eagle suspension

The map neatly folds up into the 126 mm x 204 mm folder

Vieth - FENIAN RAID 1866 (Capt

A Second War German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity Soldbuch in generally very fineA 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.