Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold United Republic of and a functional exterior metal

and a functional exterior metal hinge

some demonstrating minor discolouration or soiling

typical WWI manufacture with internal iron ring

He was killed in action at Millingen in the Rhine bridgehead on 24 March 1945

(Heer Panzer Schiffchen)

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold United Republic of and a functional exterior metal(Ostvolkmedaille, I. Klasse in Gold mit Schwertern). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central rosette set within a circular laurel wreath, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 22 mm (w) x 49. 12 mm (h), weighing 21. 8 grams, a rare example retaining most of its