Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Newly Listed in original case of issue

in original case of issue marked Kerbach & Oesterhelt

1917 and transferred to the 123rd Infantry Battalion in France on April 22nd

Constructed of green bakelite

106 other ranks

Ranging from near very fine to better than very fine

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Newly Listed in original case of issue(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