A Second War German Eastern Winter Campaign Medal in its Packet of Issue; by Deschler & Sohn
A mint and unissued “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 medaille” in its original packet of issue in top condition; 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 (unmarked); with a mint measuring 44.44 mm x 36.05 mm; weighing 19.7 grams; with its original paper packet of issue with “Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille)” printed in black lettering on the obverse, and with “Deschler & Sohn, München 9” printed on the reverse; with its original wax paper wrappings; measuring 107 mm x 59 mm; mint and unissued condition.

