Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Medals
(Wehrmacht Medaillen). A pair of medals, including an Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon, the obverse consisting of a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36.27 mm (w) x 44.02 mm (h), weighing 24.1 grams, in extremely fine condition, and; a Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, unmarked, measuring 37.04 mm (w) x 44.50 mm (h), weighing 13.1 grams, with most of the black finish lost, in fair condition.

