Medal To Commemorate 13 March 1938, Boxed Auction War Merit Decoration - In

War Merit Decoration - In bronze

stamped "M" on the top of the suspension knob (for Osaka Mint)

with recommendations for awards "to officers and ratings who showed outstanding courage and resourcefulness during and after the heavy air attack on the port of Bari during the night 2nd/3rd December

This dagger was adopted in 1938 and was authorized for all officials with the rank of Wachtfuhrer (officer or non-commissioned officer in charge of a guard) and higher

Medal To Commemorate 13 March 1938, Boxed Auction War Merit Decoration - InMedal to Commemorate 13 March 1938, Boxed Silvered bronze, 32. 5 mm, on original ribbon with pinback, gilt wear, light contact, better than very fine. In its box of issue, lining wear on the hinged area, scuffed, case better than fine.