Germany, Third Reich. An Ostvolk Medal, I Class In Silver For Merit Buy Now 89 mm x 139 mm

89 mm x 139 mm

cover of top panel illustrating the 53rd Infantry Battalion insignia surrounded by the inscription "FOR KING AND EMPIRE / UNITED WE STAND"

slight oxidation around sword features on right half of star

Upper Franconia

Germany, Third Reich. An Ostvolk Medal, I Class In Silver For Merit Buy Now 89 mm x 139 mm(Ostvolkmedaille I. Klasse in Silber fr Verdienst). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, with a central sunwheel style floral design within a laurel wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 86 mm (w) x 49. 65 mm (h), weighing 21. 7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.