Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal With Swords Hold Reason for the award was

Reason for the award was for "Exceptionally brave conduct and successful leadership of his unit in the battles against the bandits (Partisans)

Footnote: The 79th Infantry Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon

in gilded tombac and red

bronze gilt insignia on a silvered brass cross base

Large type

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal With Swords Hold Reason for the award wasSilver Merit Medal, die struck in solid silver, block script, rim impressed "Munzamt. Wien. A. 835" (official Viennese State mint); measures 38mm, with original ribbon, unworn, in mint condition; in matching pocket of issue, maker marked on reverse. Top quality and condition, and rare with pocket of issue.