Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Merit Decoration, I Class, Gold Grade Newly Listed Approved by the College of

Approved by the College of Heralds

magnetic push-button

two with green

fine enamel chipping evident on the wreath

In this position he was awarded the Eastern Front Medal and the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Merit Decoration, I Class, Gold Grade Newly Listed Approved by the College of(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, I. Klasse in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon, surrounded by a ribbed border, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback, unmarked, measuring 49. 85 mm (w) x 49. 63 mm (h), weighing 21. 9 grams, missing its catch, otherwise in