Germany. An Entry into the Sudetenland Commemorative Medal with Case

A “Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. October 1938” in its original presentation case of issue; circular bronze medal; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon featuring a sewn-on horizontal pinback; 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 32.32 mm in diameter; weighing 16.0 grams. Accompanied by its original presentation case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a faux leather (leatherette), with a National eagle embossed in gold on the exterior of the lid; with a lined interior lid, a functional spring catch and stud release, a severed interior fabric hinge cover, and a functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 50 mm (w) x 103 mm (h); in overall near extremely fine condition.