Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive and with the carrying sling

and with the carrying sling hanging from the rifle

the obverse depicting a red cross within a bed or white paint

contact marks and surface wear

where he served as a Corps Staff Sergeant Rodger with the St

10th Battalion Infantry Badge (bronze

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive and with the carrying sling(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold 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 slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.