Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class with Swords in Gold

(Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker, 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, in Gold). Instituted on July 14, 1942. (Issued 1942-1945). An eight-pointed star constructed of gilded zink, the obverse depicting a six-leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon, the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly, marked “100” for “Rudolf Wächtler & Lange” on the reverse, measuring 49.56 mm (w) x 49.03 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams, with the gilt mostly worn off, but well intact on the metal hardware on the reverse, in overall good condition.