Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade, by Wächtler & Lange Newly Listed measuring 425 mm (w) x

measuring 425 mm (w) x 430 mm (h)

maker marked RZM 'M1/100' on reverse

including one depicting SS-Sturmbannführer Rudolf Sandig

A Combat Proficiency Medal

an unmarked example displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of “C

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade, by Wächtler & Lange Newly Listed measuring 425 mm (w) x(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 radiant starburst, bearing a central raised rosette, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but