Germany. An Entry into the Sudetenland Commemorative Medal, by Paul Meybauer

(Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. October 1938). A round medal constructed of bronze; 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 32.04 mm in diameter; on a loop for suspension with a horizontal pinback attached to the reverse. Accompanied by its presentation case; constructed of heavy pressed cardstock, with a burgundy faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the exterior of the lid embossed with a golden national eagle; with a lined interior lid - marked Paul Meybauer, Berlin”, a recessed medal bed, an intact interior fabric hinge cover, a functional spring catch with stud release, and a functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 50 mm (w) x 102 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.