Description
This Czech Annexation Medal to commemorate the occupation of the Sudetenland on October 1, 1938 is a nice example of this early award. It is made of Tombak, a brass alloy. All of the original bronze finish is intact on both the obverse and reverse of this medal. Appealing light gold shades at the high points contrast with darker tones in the recesses. Both sides of the medal show attractive, smooth surfaces, with only minimal contact marks but beautifully patinaed. The obverse features two men, one bearing a Nazi flag, ascending a podium with the German eagle and swastika emblem. The lettering on the reverse is crisp and well-defined, stating “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer” (One People, One Nation, One Leader) with German swastika emblems and the date of institution of the award. All of the original detail is intact. The original suspension ring is present, and is unmarked. There is no ribbon.
