Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Desk Ornament Auction He was called to service

He was called to service

from a combination of two factors: Angina Pectoris (chest pain due to ischemia

(Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee in Silber mit Etui)

measuring 32 mm (w) x 1045 mm (l)

measuring 155 mm (w) x 255 mm (h) x 25 mm (d)

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Desk Ornament Auction He was called to service(Tischdekoration). Constructed of silvered non magnetic metal, consisting of a German national eagle with its wings outstretched, perched on top of a large circular laurel leaf wreath, in turn surrounding a mobile swastika, emanating from a base which is riveted to a circular marble base with a light white mottle, with three supple cushions applied to the bottom to mitigate surface scratching, unmarked, measuring 17 cm (w) x 17 cm (h), the eagle