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March 2022 Auction Day 1
Lot 151:
A Commemorative Return of Memel Medal in its Original Case of Issue.
A commemorative medal for the “return” of Memel to the Third Reich (March 22, 1938), in gilded bronze; on loop for suspension, with a mint period-original ribbon and a matching ribbon bar; measuring 31 mm in diameter, weighing 16,10 grams, in its original case of issue, constructed of heavy card stock with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior with a golden national eagle embossed on the outside of the lid, functional push button; intact interior hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 100 mm x 49 mm. Visible damage on the box.
Memel Medal being the most scarce of the three flower wars medals. The medal which was the last in the series, was given to the Germans who marched into the Memelland district and as it is such a small place, only about 40,00 of these awards were made.
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