Germany, Third Reich. A Sudetenland Medal, with Prague Castle Bar and Case

Item #G50941

$144
(Sudetenland-Medaille mit Spange Prager-Burg und Etui). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Prague Castle Bar, the obverse bearing two raised figures, one of which is clutching a flag and the other a length of broke chain, above a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised date of “1. OKTOBER 1938”, circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (“ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE LEADER”), unmarked, measuring 32.11 mm in diameter, weighing 19.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasp), accompanied by its period originals presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux maroon leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt embossed German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and slotted maroon felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident to the case, in overall extremely fine condition.