(Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. October 1938 mit Etui). A circular bronze medal; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with a Prague medal bar attached; 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 32.09 mm in diameter; weighing 18.4 grams with its ribbon. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed cardstock with a textured burgundy faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the exterior of the lid embossed with a standard German eagle with open wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika; with a lined interior lid, recessed medal bed, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional spring catch with stud release, and functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 52 mm (w) x 103 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.