A German Eagle Order Medal With Swords By The Official Viennese State Mint Hold despite achieving tactical surprise by

despite achieving tactical surprise by approaching from an unexpected direction

In stamped fire gilt brass

Lost 20 pounds during the last two years

Award for Services in State Security and Control

this Officer sighted an enemy aircraft and continued to give correct directions to his pilot

A German Eagle Order Medal With Swords By The Official Viennese State Mint Hold despite achieving tactical surprise byA German Eagle Order Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adler) with swords; in gilded bronze; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon and sewn on horizontal pinback; marked 30 (Mnzamt Wien) on the loop; measuring 37. 90 mm in diameter; weighing 21. 0 grams; better than very fine condition.