bronze insignia on a silvered bronze star-shaped base
plum blossoms and leafing on both sides
constructed of very fine silver bullion russian-style braid
becoming an officer cadet of the Prussian Army
Buckle in silvered nickel with red and black paint on the right end
Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Archive bronze insignia on a silvered(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, in Gold). Instituted on July 14, 1942. (Issued 1942 1945). An eight pointed 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 pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly, marked 100 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange on the reverse, measuring 49. 56