Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold Auction Both badges are die-stamped silvered

Both badges are die-stamped silvered metal

with loss of finish evident throughout and a chip visible to the left side of the hinge which has partially exposed the pin

reverse with a postcard-style backer and a handwritten pencil inscription in French

A message was sent to Brigade Headquarters at 3:55 pm: "Under the orders of Brigadier General Pinney

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold Auction Both badges are die-stamped silvered(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