Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold Auction with loss of finish evident

with loss of finish evident throughout and a chip visible to the left side of the hinge which has partially exposed the pin

A 1938 Bochum South Westphalia Gautag 10th anniversary commemorative badge

the number indicating the size of the helmet in centimeters as measured around the inside dome at the level of the three pin holes)

A unique award presentation set to Obergefreiter Johann Lainer

reverse with a postcard-style backer and a handwritten pencil inscription in French

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold Auction with loss of finish evident(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, measuring 49. 45 mm