Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive contact marks and surface wear

contact marks and surface wear

each sewn just below the sleeve openings

and with the carrying sling hanging from the rifle

" above and engraver marked "OERTEL BERL

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive contact marks and surface wear(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.