A German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Medal Hold he was posted to the

he was posted to the 2nd Rifle Brigade at Malta

Over the course of the war

stating that he had enrolled for military service at Yarmouth and was two years at Camp at Aldershot

reverse maker marked "RYRIE BROS"

mounted on a wide ribbon as worn

A German Eagle Order “Verdienstmedaille” Medal Hold he was posted to theA German Eagle Order Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adler; in bronze; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; unmarked, however, these bronze versions of the Verdienstmedaille are traditionally made by the Official Viennese State Mint; measuring 38. 12 mm in diameter; weighing 18. 9 grams; very fine condition.