Germany, DDR. A Hans Beimler Medal, with Case and Ribbon Bar visually-hidden constructed of gilded and bronzed

constructed of gilded and bronzed metal alloy (non-magnetic)

(Reichsfinanzverwaltung/Zollgrenzschutz Ärmelband)

was killed in action while fighting in France with the Canadian Army

A mixed lot of six Slovak Expeditionary Army Group uniform accessories and insignia

staff officer

Germany, DDR. A Hans Beimler Medal, with Case and Ribbon Bar visually-hidden constructed of gilded and bronzed(Hans Beimler Medaille mit Bandschnalle und Etui). Instituted 17 May 1956. Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from a bar with an original ribbon and horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised bust of Hans Beimler, circumscribed by name and dates 1895 1936, the reverse bearing a raised logo of the Spanish International Brigades, circumscribed by an inscription of KMPFER FR SPANIENS FREIHEIT 1936 1939 ("FIGHTER FOR SPAIN'S FREEDOM"),