Die struck mould from the Deschler company

Deschler & Sohn was a German medal and insignia manufacturer founded in 1831 in Munich. The company is historically significant for its production of awards during the Third Reich period (1933–1945), including the German Cross and the Iron Cross. Deschler & Sohn was founded in Munich in 1831. During the Third Reich, the company became a prominent supplier of official state awards. It was designated "1" by the Präsidialkanzlei (PKZ) for quality control and traceability purposes. The "Deschler Hoard": Several years ago, a large collection of unissued Third Reich-era medals was discovered in the attic of a former Deschler factory during renovations in Munich. The find, known as the "Deschler Hoard," included items intended for cancelled events, such as the 1940 Reichsparteitag table medal. The traditional Bavarian company was sold in 1997 to the Austrian company Pichl Medaillen GmbH. Deschler & Sohn GmbH. While the original factory was in Munich, the company's German branch is now located in Mittenwald. A sales and showroom also exists in Feldkirchen.
The German company is part of the Pichl Medaillen GmbH group, headquartered in Inzing, Austria. The company continues to operate today, offering services such as stamping, embossing, and electroplating for medals and coins for various occasions.

The German word for a die struck mold or embossing die is Prägestanze. This is the Prägestanze for the Demjans shield.

A die-struck mould (more accurately referred to simply as a die in the manufacturing context) is a specialized, durable tool, typically made of hardened steel, that contains a negative impression of a desired design. It is used in a manufacturing process called die striking (or stamping/forging) to shape solid metal. The Die Striking ProcessIn the die striking process, the die is used in conjunction with a powerful mechanical or hydraulic press. A blank piece of metal (e.g., gold, silver, brass, or iron) is placed between two dies (a master die and a counter die or hub). The dies are then brought together with tremendous force, which compresses the solid metal and forces it to flow into every intricate detail of the die's design.
The pressure actually increases the density and strength of the metal by tightening its molecular structure, resulting in a highly durable and detailed finished product with a crisp, clean appearance.

This item:
This is an original two-piece (master and counter) die of the famous Demjansk Shield from the Deschler factory. It is made of high-quality steel and weighs almost 8 kg. An almost immense amount of labor went into producing this tool, knowing that computer-controlled cutting processes didn't exist at the time. this is your chance to get something truly unique! Attention! This item is very heavy, please contact us before you order it!