An Entry into the Sudetenland Commemorative Medal in its Original Case of Issue

A “Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. October 1938”; circular bronze medal; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback; accompanied by a matching medal ribbon bar; 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 (symbolic of the liberation of the Sudeten German from Czechoslovak oppression), with the German eagle directly below; the reverse with the date “1. Oktober 1938” centrally and circumscribed “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer” (One People, One Country, One Leader); measuring 32.33 mm in diameter; weighing 15.5 grams with the ribbon. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured burgundy faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the exterior of the lid embossed with a golden national eagle; lined interior lid; functional spring catch with stud release; severed interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 103 mm x 49 mm; the medal shows signs of previous collector’s cleaning, with light cleaning paste residue; in overall extremely fine condition.