Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class In Gold With Swords, By Wächtler & Lange Hold in centre beaver and “VR”

in centre beaver and “VR” cipher

III Republic (1870-1951)

In the execution of his duties he is slovenly and insolent

designer marked FEC

Miniature group of seven of the same medals court mounted on pin bar

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class In Gold With Swords, By Wächtler & Lange Hold in centre beaver and “VR”(Ostvolkmedaille II. Klasse in Gold mit Schwertern). Constructed of gilded feinzink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central rosette, within a laurel leaf wreath, with crossed swords piercing the centre, the suspension loop maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 100 for Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 39. 64 mm (w) x 45. 56 mm (h),