Germany. A Mint Eastern Winter Campaign Medal in its Packet of Issue by Deschler

A “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 - marked “1” for “Deschler & Sohn, München”; with its period original ribbon; measuring 35.87 mm (w) x 44.17 mm (h); weighing 20.0 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 59 mm (w) x 107 mm (h); mint and unissued condition.