Germany, Federal Republic. An Eastern Front Medal, 1957 Version

(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated feinzink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central Heer-style German national eagle clutching a laurel branch, the reverse with an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35.60 mm (w) x 43.97 mm (h), weighing 30.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.