France, Iii Republic; Germany, Imperial. First War Medal Hold Public Instruction Medal for Merit

Public Instruction Medal for Merit

(U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen)

the obverse with a central enameled medallion depicting a painted image of Saint Anna

and National Defence Cross 1940 (silvered bronze

free of crazing and chipping

France, Iii Republic; Germany, Imperial. First War Medal Hold Public Instruction Medal for MeritIn silver gilt, illustrating a zeppelin in flight above a biplane, multiple explosions in the sky around them, with a row of trees on the ground below them, on a shield shaped background with ornate designs on either side framing the scene, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, contact marks, very fine.