Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Decoration, I Class In Silver With Swords GTRexclude "VII" at the above right

"VII" at the above right

Accompanied by a copy of his Canadian Active Service Force Attestation Paper and assorted research papers

” and “FW” likely for “F

spotting and light contact on the medal

23mm (w) x 87

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Decoration, I Class In Silver With Swords GTRexclude "VII" at the above right(Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, I. Klasse in Silber mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, bearing a central wreathed rosette pierced through the centre by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 25 mm (w) x 49. 11 mm (h), weighing 21. 6 grams, in extremely fine