Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold GTRexclude then Squadron Leader and Commanding

then Squadron Leader and Commanding Officer of Red Indians in 1943

exterior in red satin on five sides

This cap is a fine quality specimen that has seen some period wear

the obverse bearing a swastika with a rosette centrepiece

gorget measures 75 mm x 162 mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold GTRexclude then Squadron Leader and Commanding(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