Germany. A German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal; Maker “29” Auction Maria Theresa understood the importance

Maria Theresa understood the importance of her public persona and was able to simultaneously evoke both esteem and affection from her subjects

possibly Agnes

the exterior cylinder with repeating vertical rules and bearing the Socialist Republic of Romania (Republica Socialistă România = RSR) coat-of-arms

measuring 211x297mm

the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion and elements of the 6th Divisional Cavalry Regiment were advancing along the axis of the coastal road

Germany. A German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Merit Medal; Maker “29” Auction Maria Theresa understood the importanceAn example of a German Eagle Order Merit Medal (Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adlers); in bronze; on loop for suspension marked 29 for an unknown maker; with its period original ribbon featuring an horizontal pinback; measuring 38. 03 mm in diameter; weighing 21. 9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.