Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold United Republic of (Heer Panzer Schiffchen)

(Heer Panzer Schiffchen)

He served with the 5th Brigade

the Canadian HMHS Llandovery Castle on March 18th

often awarded to German soldiers during WWII

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class In Gold United Republic of (Heer Panzer Schiffchen)(Ostvolkmedaille, I. Klasse in Gold mit Schwertern). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central rosette set 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. 22 mm (w) x 49. 12 mm (h), weighing 21. 8 grams, a rare example retaining most of its