Description
Medal for Combat Merit #548520
Made of solid silver and lacquer. Measures 32.25 mm in diameter and 2.43 mm in thickness. The height of the medal is 37.10 mm including the eyelet and it weighs 19.0 gram without its suspension.
In a great, well above average condition with all details present and light overall wear. Both sides show several, but relatively few, small dings and scratches and almost all of the original red lacquer is still present. Its connection ring has been cut and the medal comes with its time period double layer steel suspension and old ribbon.
Most likely awarded during the last months of 1943
Excellent research potential
This military medal awarded for “combat action resulting in a military success”; “courageous defence of the state borders”; or “successful military and political training and preparation”. Also awarded for 10 years of service prior to the creation of the long service awards.
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