Original German WWII Eastern Peoples Medal Award Collection - Two 1st Class and Three 2nd Class Madsen LMG built in 1882-1904 passed through

built in 1882-1904 passed through the territories of Kharkiv

while farther towards the breech the rifling is in better condition

with other battle quotes

as the markings are all crisp

Most likely towards the end of the war

Original German WWII Eastern Peoples Medal Award Collection - Two 1st Class and Three 2nd Class Madsen LMG built in 1882-1904 passed throughOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a very collection of five examples of the "Medal for Gallantry and Merit for Members of the Eastern Peoples" (Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker). This was a military and paramilitary award of Germany. Established on 14 July 1942, it was bestowed on personnel from the former Soviet Union (Ostvolk or "Eastern people"), who volunteered to fight alongside German forces. The Medal is sometimes