Eastern Peoples Award 1st Class without Swords in Silver (Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker, 1. Klasse in Silber). This series of awards was instituted on 14 July 1942 to recognize the contribution of volunteers from the Eastern European countries to Germany's war effort. The zinc type medal just shows some minor wear and great detail overall, the medal regrettably lost most of its original silver finish. The medal is complete with a functional pin and catch. The medal is nicely maker marked with number '100' indicating production by the company of 'Wächtler & Lange' from Mittweida. Nice original badge in good used condition!