Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Medals Hold the obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM

the obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (German - Merit for the State) within an open-ended laurel wreath that is tied together a the base by a ribbon

like his father

50 men were then executed

In cast sterling silver

Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Medals Hold the obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM(Medaillen). A mixed lot of fives medals, including a War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with a central wreathed swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR KRIEGS VERDIENST 1939, unmarked, measuring 32. 11 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition; a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop