Commemorative Medal of March 13th 1938

German Entry into Austria Commemorative medal.13th March 1938. (Medaillie zur Erinnerung an den 13 Marz 1938). Silver plated bronze medal for the Entry into Austria March 13th 1938. The medal shows signs of wear and is complete with its correct ribbon. Good overall condition.

On 1 May 1938, Adolph Hitler instituted the Commemorative Medal of 13 March 1938 to be awarded to all persons, military and civilian who actively contributed to the annexation of Austria. A total of 318,689 medals had been awarded when the last one was manufactured on 31 December 1940.