Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Hold 50 mm x 44

50 mm x 44

center applique in gilt

57 mm (w) x 57

losing an eye

suspended from a hanger with name plate insert frame

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Hold 50 mm x 44(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, in Gold). Instituted on July 14, 1942. (Issued 1942 1945). An eight pointed 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 pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly, marked 100 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange on the reverse, measuring 49. 56