Memelland Medal
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A very good example of the Memelland Medal, these being the last awarded of the so called “Flower Medals”
Die struck in bronze and complete with its original ribbon, the Medal is in very good condition. It is difficult to find an original example such as I have here, especially in this condition.
Germany annexed the Klaipėda Region (Memel Territory) from Lithuania on 22 March 1939 after an ultimatum. On 23 March, the occupation of the city and district was carried out by German Army troops. This area of East Prussia, with 160,000 inhabitants, had been turned over to Lithuania in the aftermath of World War I. To commemorate the occupation, the "Memel Medal" was authorized on 1 May 1939. It was awarded until 31 December 1940. In all 31,322 medals were awarded.
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