Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Medal With Swords, Ii Class, Silver Grade Archive wreath surrounding a centrepiece inscribed

wreath surrounding a centrepiece inscribed "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" with a voided number "53" in the centre

which lasted five months

) 5 until 28 March 1940

mint condition and scarce

The inside of the pouch was formerly divided into two sections by the use of a narrow horizontal strap near the top but it has been lost to time

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Medal With Swords, Ii Class, Silver Grade Archive wreath surrounding a centrepiece inscribed(Ostvolkmedaille mit Schwerter, II. Klasse in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central raised floral design within a laurel leaf wreath, on top of crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 39. 55 mm (w) x 45. 34 mm (h), in very fine condition.