Germany. An Eastern Winter Campaign Medal

(Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille). A round medal constructed of 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 from its full length period original ribbon; measuring 35.98 mm in diameter; 21.0 grams; in overall fine condition.