The medal was awarded under authority of First Division Order 5647
the the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom
label on the bottom inscribed "1761"
Footnote: Please note the error of naming consistent on all medals: Charles John Browne
dated 1939 and constructed of bronze and cream-coloured
Germany, Nsdap. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iv Class Breast Star With Swords Archive The medal was awarded under(Orden vom Deutschen Adler, Verdienstkreuz IV. Stufe mit Schwertern). Instituted on 1. 5. 1937. (Issued 1937 1945). Of multi piece construction, composed of a silver Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, along with four German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas between the arms of the cross, with crossed swords superimposed through the centre, the reverse a barrel hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch,