Return of the Memel Commemorative Medal

Return of the Memel Commemorative Medal (Medaille zur Erinnerung an die Heimkehr des Memellandes, 22. März 1939). To commemorate the occupation of the Memelland area the Memel Medal was authorized on 1 May 1939, it was awarded until 31 December 1940, 31.322 medals were awarded. This is a nice example having great detail, this is a so-called Slanted 'G', Type 1 as made by the 'Preußische Staatsmünze' in Berlin. The medal is complete with its original ribbon and rarely seen original carton pouch of issue. The carton pouch is nicely marked by the 'Preußische Staatsmünze' from Berlin. Hard to find orginal set in very good condition.