Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive 55 mm x 123 mm

55 mm x 123 mm

each sewn just below the sleeve openings

" above and engraver marked "OERTEL BERL

a second copy due to the original having been lost or destroyed by the enemy

contact marks and surface wear

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive 55 mm x 123 mm(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold star constructed of gilded zink; the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.