Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Republic of three die-holes above the fleur-de-lis

three die-holes above the fleur-de-lis where a badge(s) once resided

marked Sterling - Birks

demonstrating minor flecking and chipping to the enamels of both the arms and sword clasp

An Imperial German Group of Six - Mounted as worn German style

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Republic of three die-holes above the fleur-de-lis(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker I. Klasse in Gold). 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, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from an oblong plate, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by