A German 1938 Sudetenland annexation commemorative medal in a presentation box.

The medal is associated with the annexation of Czechoslovakia by Nazi Germany in 1938, specifically the “Medal for the Return of the Sudetenland” (Rückkehrer in das Sudetenland Medaille). This award was established by Adolf Hitler on October 18, 1938, to commemorate the annexation of the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia following the Munich Agreement. The medal was awarded to German military personnel and civilians who participated in the occupation of the territory.

The medal’s design typically features a German eagle clutching a swastika on one side and a depiction of Prague Castle on the other, though variations exist. The ribbon colors, black, red, and white, are significant as they represent the colors of the German Reich. The presence of a presentation box indicates it was likely awarded or presented as a significant honor.
Nazi Germany. 1938-1945.
Condition is used but good. The original box is showing it’s age and the top comes away from the base.