Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Archive Memorial Plaque (HERBERT SUTCLIFFE)

Memorial Plaque (HERBERT SUTCLIFFE)

1867-72 period issue

who was killed in action as a U

1148277 Flight Sergeant Arthur Merridew (Pilot)

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, First Class With Swords In Gold Archive Memorial Plaque (HERBERT SUTCLIFFE)(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, in Gold). Instituted on July 14, 1942. (Issued 1942 1945). An eight pointed 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 pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly, marked 100 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange on the reverse, measuring 49. 56