WW2 German Sudetenland Medal Full Size With Bar

The WW2 German Sudetenland Medal Full Size with Bar is an historical German military decoration officially known as the “Medaille zur Erinnerung an die Heimkehr des Sudetenlandes.” Instituted by the German government on 18 October 1938, it was awarded to participants in the annexation (Anschluss) of the Sudetenland region into Germany between 1 October and 31 December 1938. The medal is made of a bronze-like zinc alloy and measures approximately 32mm across. Its obverse typically features two figures symbolizing unity, while the reverse has an inscription commemorating the event. This example includes the Prague Castle bar (Spange Prager Burg), which was issued to personnel involved in the entry into Prague on 15 March 1939. The bar is fixed to the ribbon and serves as a distinguishing feature. The WW2 German Sudetenland Medal is of significance for collectors of historical military awards and represents the political and military context of late 1930