Order of the October Revolution
A 1935 “Tag der Arbeit” badge
that the 88th remained relatively obscure in the post-war years
contrary to WWI when
flanked on each side by four sun rays and oak leaves with acorns
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of Medals Archive Order of the October Revolution(Medaillen). A pair of medals, including a War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 47. 91 mm (w) x 48. 11 mm (h), weighing 23. 9 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light