Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Merit Decoration, I Class, Gold Grade United Republic of became commander in chief of

became commander in chief of land-based naval aviation in the South Pacific

The Small Golden Party Badge of Franz Bentz - Badge in gilded tombac and bright enamels

35mm(w) x 25

"EDE & RAVENSCROFT" period makers label

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Merit Decoration, I Class, Gold Grade United Republic of became commander in chief of(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, I. Klasse in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon, surrounded by a ribbed border, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback, unmarked, measuring 49. 85 mm (w) x 49. 63 mm (h), weighing 21. 9 grams, missing its catch, otherwise in