Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold United Republic of the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit)

reinforced black cloth backer

3 In aluminum

Commemorative Medal for the War 1914-1918 (in bronze

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold United Republic of the obverse with a central(Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker I. Klasse Gold mit Schwertern). Instituted 14 July 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed starburst, overlaid by a central raised rosette situated 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. 45 mm