Germany, Third Reich. A Commemorative Anschluss of Austria Medal with Case
(Ostmark-Medaille). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bears 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, directly above a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse inscribed with the date “13. März 1938” centrally, circumscribed “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (One People, One Empire, One Leader), measuring 33 mm in diameter, accompanied by its period original case, constructed of cardstock with faux leather exterior, with central embossed German national eagle clutching wreathed mobile swastika on lid, interior satin-type lid liner and red recessed felt medal bed, functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release, functional magnetic metal hinge, measuring 102 mm (l) x 49 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), scratching evident to the exterior of the case, presents in otherwise very fine condition.

