Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Newly Listed Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar

Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar with enamelled red star

GURSCHNER WIEN VII/2 LINDENGASSE 9

light gilt wear)

with two loops emanating from the lower edge for the accommodation of a hanger consisting of a central starburst flanked by clusters of oak leaves

measuring 38mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Newly Listed Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker I. Klasse in Gold). Instituted 14 July 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), weighing 22. 8 grams, demonstrating moderate