Germany, Third Reich. A Memel Medal, Type I, by the Berlin Mint Province of China Germany and saw plenty of

Germany and saw plenty of action as a mid-upper gunner in a Bison Halifax Squadron

the obverse centre bears a submarine on a cut-out background

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered multi-coloured edelweiss within a knotted oval border

loss of finish and moderate oxidation is visible to the decoration

Germany, Third Reich. A Memel Medal, Type I, by the Berlin Mint Province of China Germany and saw plenty of(Medaille zur Erinnerung an die Heimkehr des Memellandes mit Etui). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from a postwar replacement ribbon, with the integral ring demonstrating the classic off centre situation characteristic of this variation, the obverse bearing two raised figures, one of which is clutching a flag and the other a length of broken chain, the reverse bearing an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE HEIMKEHR DES MEMELLANDES 22.