Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold United Republic of 3 In aluminum

3 In aluminum

with an oval border of oak leaves

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit)

marked in black ink "105" at the loose end and name inscribed in black ink "Ewert

A Republican

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold United Republic of 3 In aluminum(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 starburst, overlaid by a central raised rosette situated 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. 45 mm