Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Prototype War Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity circumscribed “FÜR BESONDERE VERDIENSTE” (Germany

circumscribed “FÜR BESONDERE VERDIENSTE” (Germany - For Merit)

with matching (reduced size) 25 Years Jubilee oakleaves (18

measuring 162 mm (w) x 115 mm (h)

demonstrating age-appropriate discolouration

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Prototype War Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity circumscribed “FÜR BESONDERE VERDIENSTE” (Germany(Kriegserinnerungsmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of magnetic iron, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Cross Patte, overlaid by a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, bearing dates 1939 1940 in the quadrants, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of DEN KMPFERN FR DIE DEUTSCHE FREIHEIT (TO THE FIGHTERS FOR GERMAN FREEDOM), unmarked, measuring 32. 57 mm in diameter,