Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For An Eastern People’s Medal, I Class GTRexclude with crossed swords mounted on

with crossed swords mounted on the enamel at the centre of the cross

the insignia illustrating the Italian eagle with its wings raised

white and green

above whose chinstrap rivet is stamped an Iron Cross and “Der Stahlhelm” in Gothic script

Lieutenant LeRoy Herbert Smith post-war occupation was listed as "gentleman"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For An Eastern People’s Medal, I Class GTRexclude with crossed swords mounted on(Etui fr Ostvolkmedaille I. Klasse). Constructed of heavy card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the obverse lid with a gold embossed depiction of the decoration, the interior with a white satin type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted black velvet medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional magnetic metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 22 mm (h),