Germany, Third Reich. A 1935 Saarland Reunification Commemorative Token Hold and the Coast Guard Distinguished

and the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal

chipping and loss evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides

then transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital

East Prussia (now Olsztynek

silvering has worn off due to age

Germany, Third Reich. A 1935 Saarland Reunification Commemorative Token Hold and the Coast Guard Distinguished(Gedenkmarke). Constructed of a silver alloy, the obverse bearing a mobile swastika topped by a cogwheel and factory scene, circumscribed by an inscription of DURCH GROSSDEUTSCHLAND ZUM WELTFRIEDEN (THROUGH GREATER GERMANY TO WORLD PEACE), the reverse bearing a sunrise topped by an inscription of DIE SAAR IST FREI 1. III. 1935 (THE SAAR IS FREE 1 MARCH 1935), unmarked, measuring 23 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.