Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class In Silver With Swords Hold before working as a Miner

before working as a Miner (1920-1923)

which is now wearing off

This is a Reichsarbeitsdienst (National Labour Service) Dienstauszeichnung (Long Service Award) for 12 Years of Service (3rd Class)

trimmed with dual rows of golden-yellow bands

before being placed under the auspices of the Military Hospitals Commission Command in Toronto

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class In Silver With Swords Hold before working as a Miner(Ostvolkmedaille, II. Klasse in Silber mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, with a central sunwheel style floral design within a laurel wreath, pierced with cross swords, unmarked, measuring 40. 42 mm (w) x 46. 02 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.