Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Archive plum blossoms and leafing on

plum blossoms and leafing on both sides

ranging in size from 58 mm x 85 mm to 102 mm x 152 mm)

supporting the 56th (London) Division of the 8th Army

constructed of very fine silver bullion russian-style braid

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Archive plum blossoms and leafing on(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, in Gold). Instituted on July 14, 1942. (Issued 1942 1945). An eight pointed 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 pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly, marked 100 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange on the reverse, measuring 49. 56