Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade with Case Auction Archive Epsom on November 16th

Epsom on November 16th

tasked with defending the western frontier of Germany

insignia in white metal

scattered wear in the copper-coloured gilt

but is in overall good condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade with Case Auction Archive Epsom on November 16th(Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker 1. Klasse Gold mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central raised rosette situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked,