Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Archive accomapnied by its period original

accomapnied by its period original presentation case

While still with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Pas Fini (Ile-de-France)

He is documented as having been entitled to the North West Canada Medal with Saskatchewan Clasp

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Archive accomapnied by its period original(Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker I. Klasse Gold mit Schwertern). Instituted 14 July 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed starburst, overlaid by a central raised rosette situated within a circular laurel wreath, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the