Germany. An Austrian Anschluss Medal in its Presentation Case of Issue, c. 1938
c . 1938. (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938). A circular silvered bronze medal; on loop for suspension from its well preserved period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback; the 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 and circumscribed “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer” (One People, One Country, One Leader); measuring 32.21 mm in diameter; weighing 17.1 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper, with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior embossed with a golden national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a lined interior lid and a recessed medal bed, a functional spring catch with stud release, with a severed interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior hinge; measuring 49 mm (w) x 101 mm (h); in overall near mint condition.

