Item number: 34.955
Memel Medal – In Commemoration of the Return of the Memel Territory, March 22, 1939 (Original)
Offered is an original Memel Medal with the complete inscription “In Commemoration of the Return of the Memel Territory March 22, 1939”. The piece comes from an old, documented dealer stock.
⚠️ Please note: The medal may be mounted on a non-original ribbon. Please refer to the attached scans for the exact condition of the ribbon. The medal itself is original.
Historical Background
The Memel Medal was instituted on March 22, 1939, and awarded to individuals who participated in the reintegration of the Memel Territory (today: Klaipėda, Lithuania) into the German Reich or who resided there. The Memel Territory had been placed under League of Nations mandate after the First World War. The medal is one of the so-called Flower War Medals and is highly sought after by collectors.
Condition & Details
- Condition: Used, well-preserved for its age – typical signs of wear present
- Medal: Original
- Ribbon: possibly not original – please refer to scans
- Date: March 22, 1939
- Origin: Old dealer stock
- Please refer to the scans for an accurate condition assessment
Note
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Original goods from the period of the German Reich. Sale exclusively for historical, scientific, and collector purposes.