Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold Auction Archive War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945

War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945

in a wooden frame

no publisher named

the obverse depicting a central crowned bear on top of a fortress wall

when the VCASNY volunteered for several missions and received federal

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold Auction Archive War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945(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