Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive Louis Unit (Base Hospital No

Louis Unit (Base Hospital No

" above and engraver marked "OERTEL BERL

the obverse depicting a red cross within a bed or white paint

each sewn just below the sleeve openings

contact marks and surface wear

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive Louis Unit (Base Hospital No(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.