Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, with Award Document, to Obergefreiter Franz

(Ostmedaille mit Verleihungsurkunde). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the revere bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crosses sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35.83 mm (w) x 44.26 mm (h), weighing 19.4 grams, with loss of finish evident throughout, in very fine condition, accompanied by its award document, named to “OBERGEFR. FRANZ”, dated 1 September 1942, featuring a handwritten signature of an unidentified Oberst and regimental commander, measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.