Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Auction with a label inscribed "ZÁMKY

with a label inscribed "ZÁMKY ZÁSUVKOVÉ" (Socket Locks) on the side

(Verdienstorden für WIssenschaft und Kunst) Instituted 30 July 1873

signed at 31st

demonstrating loss of black finish throughout the base metal

A pamphlet detailing the history of Radola Gajda as a member of the Russian White Movement and commander of the anti-communist Siberian Army

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Gold, by Wächtler & Lange Auction with a label inscribed "ZÁMKY(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker I. Klasse in Gold). Instituted 14 July 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), weighing 22. 8 grams, demonstrating moderate