Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive where he served as a

where he served as a Corps Staff Sergeant Rodger with the St

55 mm x 123 mm

one Good Conduct Chevron (embroidered two-tone brown

and with the carrying sling hanging from the rifle

each sewn just below the sleeve openings

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive where he served as a(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold 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 slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.