A Second War German Eastern Winter Campaign Medal by Förster & Barth
A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 medaille”; in silvered and patinated zink; with a large national eagle on the obverse clutching a swastika (“Hakenkreuz”) and a leftward facing Stahlhelm on the top with horizontally oriented stick grenade; the reverse “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” (Winter Battle in the East 1941/42) in all capital letters with a crossed sword and laurel wreath on the bottom; on a loop for suspension (marked “10” for “Förster & Barth, Pforzheim”); with its period original ribbon; measuring 36.24 mm in diameter; weighing 19.0 grams; with most of its original silver finish worn off due to age; in overall very fine condition. (C:185)

