German eagle order medal 'Deutsche Verdienstmedaille' by '30' Hauptmünzambt Wien

Well preserved and hard to find German Eagle Order medal or better 'Deutsche Verdienstmedaille'. The medal remains in good condition and is complete with its original ribbon that has the pinback system sewn on the back. The ring of this medal is maker marked by '30' Hauptmünzambt Wien.


The Order of the German Eagle (or Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, in German) was an award predominantly given to foreign diplomats during the German Nazi regime.
The Order was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler and ceased to be awarded after the collapse of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. This diplomatic and honorary award was given to prominent foreigners, particularly diplomats, who were considered sympathetic to Nazism.
In addition to awards to non-Germans, the Reich Foreign Minister and the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia received a 'Special Degree' (Sonderstufe), with identical insignia to the Grand Cross of the Order.




The Order of the German Eagle Classes




From 1937 to 1943 the order was presented in six classes:

Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle with star (Grosskreuz des Deutschen Adlerordens)
Order of the German Eagle with Star (Deutscher Adlerorden mit Stern)
Order of the German Eagle 1st Class (Deutscher Adlerorden, Erste Stufe)
Order of the German Eagle 2nd Class (Deutscher Adlerorden, Zweite Stufe)
Order of the German Eagle 3rd Class (Deutscher Adlerorden, Dritte Stufe)
German Medal of Merit (Deutsche Verdienstmedaille)