and the next day it obtained tanks and a modest air force
This is a Reichsarbeitsdienst (National Labour Service) Dienstauszeichnung (Long Service Award) for 12 Years of Service (3rd Class)
( Sold with Expert Evaluation/Guarantee
inscribed "MEINE EHRE HEISST TREUE" (Loyalty Is My Honour) above
trimmed with dual rows of golden-yellow bands
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class In Silver With Swords Hold and the next day it(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.