Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Moritz Hausch

(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the suspension loop marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “127” for maker Moritz Hausch, Pforzheim, measuring 35.78 mm (w) x 44.45 mm (h), weighing 19.1 grams, in better than very fine condition.