Description
Medal for Combat Merit #719802
Made of solid silver and red lacqer. It measures 32.11 mm in diameter and 2.32 mm in thickness at the very edge of the medal. The height of the medal is 36.81 mm (including the eyelet) and it weighs 17.8 grams without its suspension.
In well above average condition with light wear to the raised areas. The red lacquer is mostly present although covered with a layer of dirt. The medal comes with its time period double layer suspension and old ribbon. The connection ring between the medal and suspension has not been cut.
Most likely awarded during the second half of 1943
Good 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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