Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive a second copy due to

a second copy due to the original having been lost or destroyed by the enemy

constructed of gilded zink alloy

" above and engraver marked "OERTEL BERL

and with the carrying sling hanging from the rifle

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive a second copy due to(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold star constructed of gilded zink; the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.