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.
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detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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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.
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