A Commemorative Anschluss of Austria Medal in its Case of Issue

A “Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. März 1938”; circular silvered bronze medal; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse; 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 “13. März 1938” centrally, circumscribed “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer” (One People, One Country, One Leader); measuring 32.40 mm in diameter; weighing 16.2 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the exterior of the lid embossed with a golden national eagle clutching a mobile swastika; lined interior lid; functional spring catch with a stud release; fully preserved interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 102 mm x 48 mm; light wear to the silver finish of the medal, but overall in near extremely fine condition.