Germany, Third Reich. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class, Silver Grade Hold gold bullion on red wool

gold bullion on red wool with two silvered stars each)

lid exterior with an elegant gilt plaque with the inscription MERITO MILITAR 1a CLASSE (Military Merit 1st class)

while an early Party Eagle (“Parteiadler”) is pinned to the front

A 1935 Gauappell Halle-Merseburg badge

Germany, Third Reich. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class, Silver Grade Hold gold bullion on red wool(Ostvolkmedaille, II. Klasse in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, with a central sunwheel style floral design, unmarked, measuring 40. 48 mm (w) x 45. 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.