1939 War Merit Medal with Issue Packet by Orth
Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939 mit der Papiertüte by Friedrich Orth of Wien. The War Merit Medal 1939 was awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort (primarily those working in war factories). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features an embossed 1st class war merit cross without swords on a smooth background with a thin embossed outer border. The reverse reads: “Für Kriegs-Verdienst 1939” (For Outstanding Services in War 1939) on a smooth background with a thin embossed border. To the top is a soldered loop and unmarked ring. The award measures 1 inch in diameter. Accompanying the award is holds approximately 10 inches of red, white and black rayon ribbon. It comes housed in a tan/red paper packet. The obverse reads, in black print: “Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939”, the reverse reads, in black print: “Friedrich Orth of Wien 56” within a rectangular thin border. It measures 4 1/8 inches tall by 2 3/8 inches wide. A complete set!
| Rating: | Exc++/NM |
| Item Number: | M-34596 |
| Price: | $89.95 USD |
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