Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade, Republic of however the primary belt clip

however the primary belt clip is missing part of its attachment hook

Bauer is credited with having been at the Battle of Santa Cruz in the Solomon Islands

her request was granted

marked “107” for “Karl Wild

original ribbon wrapped around a cardboard support)

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade, Republic of however the primary belt clip(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 radiant starburst, bearing a central raised rosette situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat