WW2 German War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) Deutsches Reich Abzeichen The central cockade is painted

The central cockade is painted in national colors (black

Nickel plated alloy with enamels

Fitted with original tricolour-style commemorative ribbon

” A scroll above the crown reads “SOUTH AFRICA 1900–2” in honour of the unit’s Boer War service

WW2 German War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) Deutsches Reich Abzeichen The central cockade is paintedAn original 1939 War Merit Medal (Kriegs verdienst medaille). Die struck zinc alloy (tombak) with bronzed finish, original cut down ribbon. Surface age patina and light marks. Awarded to civilians who contributed significantly to the war effort and mobilization of the Third Reich.