Germany, Third Reich. A Sudetenland Medal, with Case
(Die Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938 mit Etui). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing two raised figures, one of which is clutching a flag and the other a length of broken chain, above a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised date of “1. OKTOBER 1938”, circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (“ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE LEADER”), unmarked, measuring 32.03 mm in diameter, weighing 14.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux maroon leather exterior liner, the lid bearing an embossed and gilded German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and slotted maroon felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

