Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of A 1934 Allgäu Bann 20

A 1934 Allgäu Bann 20 Hitler Youth/Hitlerjugend (HJ) Sport Meisterschaft badge

with an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE 1914” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914”)

Footnote: The Medal was instituted by King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1882 to be awarded for contributions to the arts and sciences and was made by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint)

highlight on the lid where a label was one affixed

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of A 1934 Allgäu Bann 20(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on a modified triple loop suspension with a period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), unmarked, measuring 36. 18 mm (w) x 44. 50 mm (h), weighing 21. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.