Germany. A Second War Period Commemorative Eastern Winter Campaign Medal

An example of a second war period “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 medaille”; in silvered and patinated feinzink; 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; missing its suspension loop and ribbon; measuring 35.25 mm in diameter; weighing 21.3 grams; in overall near very fine condition. (C:185)