Germany. A Mint 1936 Xi Summer Olympic Games Service Medal Hold all awards in silver/silver gilt

all awards in silver/silver gilt with enamels

Pearkes was opposed to the Dieppe Raid and was eventually removed from command of the Corps as a result

41 mm x 57

dated September 11

Germany. A Mint 1936 Xi Summer Olympic Games Service Medal Hold all awards in silver/silver giltA mint and unissued cased 1936 XI Summer Olympics Games Commemorative Service Medal; round silvered bronze medal; the obverse depicting a national eagle with spread wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika infront of the Olympic bell tower; the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienstvolle Mitarbeit bei den Olympischen Spielen 1936 (German For meritous service at the Olympic games) with a stem of oak leaves directly beneath; on a loop for suspension;