San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Auction A rare and fascinating wartime

A rare and fascinating wartime Ordnungspolizei photo album

constructed of a heavy black cotton twill base

The unit eventually surrendered to Allied forces in the Ruhr pocket in April of 1945

and Breast Star: Silver gilt with red enamels

a Medal of the 2nd Rifle Regiment George of Poděbrady

San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Auction A rare and fascinating wartime(Medaglia al merito militare). Instituted in 1860. In bronze, engraver marked "S. J" (Stefano Johnson of Milan) and inscribed "ANZIANITA" (Seniority) on the reverse, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, exhibiting spotting and light contact overall, without ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal was instituted on March 22, 1860 and was issued in three grades: I Class Gold