Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold United Republic of (Heer Panzer Schiffchen)

(Heer Panzer Schiffchen)

Part 1/Volume 2: The Imperial-Royal Orders up to 1918 (Verlag Militaria

5 (w) x 32

and a functional exterior metal hinge

the Canadian HMHS Llandovery Castle on March 18th

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold United Republic of (Heer Panzer Schiffchen)(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