Item Number: 34.886
This original Medal Commemorating March 13, 1938 – popularly known as the "Ostmark Medal" – was established by decree on May 1, 1938 and awarded to members of the Wehrmacht as well as other participants in the invasion of Austria. It documents one of the most significant and momentous events in European pre-war history: the annexation of Austria into the German Reich. This piece comes from an old, established dealer's stock.
The Ostmark Medal is one of the most historically significant awards of the pre-war period and is particularly sought after by collectors specializing in Austria, the history of the annexation, or Wehrmacht medals. An authentic testimony to a key event in 20th-century European history. Please refer to the scans for a detailed assessment of the condition.
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