A Third Reich Period German War Merit Medal Archive William McCracken of Brussels

William McCracken of Brussels

Footnote: the medal was awarded to members of the Heimwehr Austrian Home Defence Force (Heimwehr)

the Prussian Pour le Merite at the neck

Silver bullion and green embroidery on khaki background

20 December 1919-30 June 1920: Transferred to Military District Command VI

A Third Reich Period German War Merit Medal Archive William McCracken of BrusselsA Kriegsverdienstmedaille; in bronze; on loop for suspension; with a mint and unused period original ribbon; the obverse of the circular medal depicting a War Merit Cross; the reverse inscribed Fr Kriegsverdienst 1939 (For Wartime Merit 1939); measuring 32. 10 mm in diameter; weighing 13. 0 grams; better than fine condition.