A Cased Austrian Anschluss Commemorative Medal by the Official Vienna Mint

A “Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März, 1938”; circular silvered bronze; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; accompanied by a matching boutonniere; 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 (in this case, symbolic of the liberation of Austrian citizens) with the German eagle directly below; the reverse with the date “13. März, 1938” centrally and circumscribed “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer” (One People, One Country, One Leader); measuring 32.15 mm in diameter; weighing 15.1 grams with its ribbon; Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured red 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; in overall near extremely fine condition.