Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive and with the carrying sling

and with the carrying sling hanging from the rifle

a second copy due to the original having been lost or destroyed by the enemy

where he served as a Corps Staff Sergeant Rodger with the St

" above and engraver marked "OERTEL BERL

constructed of gilded zink alloy

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive and with the carrying sling(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.