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A Return of Memel Medal in its Case of Issue by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid

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A Return of Memel Medal in its Case of Issue by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid

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A Return of Memel Medal in its Case of Issue by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid

A commemorative medal for the “return” of Memel to the Third Reich (March 22, 1938); in gilt bronze; the obverse with two raised male figures, the one on the right bearing the German flag in his left hand, with his right hand placed around the shoulders of the figure on the left, with broken chains around his right arm , with the German eagle directly below; the reverse with the date “Zur Erinnerung An Die Heimkehr Des Memellandes 22. März, 1939” centrally; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; an unmarked example, but displaying typical manufacturing characteristics of Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid, such as the broad ribbon; measuring 32.14 mm in diameter; weighing 14.1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy card stock with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with a golden national eagle embossed on the outside of the lid; functional spring catch with stud release; mostly severed interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 102 mm x 48 mm; overall extremely fine condition.