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WWII German March 13th 1938 Commemorative Medal -
The The Sudetenland Commemorative Medal was a decoration of Nazi Germany awarded in the interwar period.

Instituted on October 18, 1938, the medal commemorated the union of the Sudetenland to Germany and paving the road for the annexation of Czechoslovakia.

The medal was awarded to all German and Sudeten State officials. other recipients included members of the German Wehrmacht and SS who marched into Sudetenland. Later it was awarded to military personnel participating in the occupation of the remnants of Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1939.

The medal was awarded until December 1, 1939. In all 1,162,617 medals and 134,563 bars were awarded.





This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German badges in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The ribbon is red with thin black and black stripes on each side. The design of the medal consists of a front that portrays two men running with flags atop a rectangular structure bearing the German eagle with wings fully extended and clutching a wreath with a swastika in the center. The shape of the men are reminiscent of art deco style.







This award is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.



If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Badges and Awards identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.







PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

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Value $60.00 $75.00 $80.00 $100.00 $100.00
Availability Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
Invest Grade B B B B B


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