Germany. An Eastern Winter Campaign Medal, Alternative 1957 Version
(Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille, 1957 Version). Constructed of silvered and patinated feinzink; with a large national eagle on the obverse clutching a laurel leaf branch; 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 (unmarked) from its period original ribbon; measuring 35.55 mm in diameter; in overall near extremely fine condition.

