Germany, Third Reich. A 1941 3rd Panzer Reconnaissance Squadron Table Medal Archive Army Meritorious Service Medal (403556

Army Meritorious Service Medal (403556 CPL

The ends of the leather are joined together at the rear and are bow-tied in place with a white ribbon

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Gerhard Schopel

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/24” for Overhoff & Cie

Germany, Third Reich. A 1941 3rd Panzer Reconnaissance Squadron Table Medal Archive Army Meritorious Service Medal (403556(3. Panzer Aufklrungsabteilung 7 4 Panzerdivision Medaille). A circular medal constructed of frosted feinzink, the obverse depicting a Panzergrenadier, circumscribed by 3. Panzer Aufklrungsabteilung 7 4 Panzerdivision in capitalized letters, the reverse featuring an Iron Cross 1939 First Class, and inscribed Propoiszk and dated 14. 7. 1941 below, the silvering completely vanished due to age, measuring 50. 4 mm in diameter, weighing 39. 81 grams, in