Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Buy Now (1859–1941)

(1859–1941)

but on the second day they were arrested when trying to cross a bridge

incorporating seven fold-out panels of illustrations

Footnote: The medal was a French commemorative war medal established on 8 January 1952 for award to members of the French armed forces who fought in the Korean war

dated April 12

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Buy Now (1859–1941)(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