Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Service Medals
(Wehrmacht Dienstabzeichen). A pair of service medals, including an Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle, the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36.16 mm (w) x 44.46 mm (h), weighing 22.4 grams, with oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall very fine condition, and; a West Wall Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”), unmarked, measuring 32.95 mm (w) x 45.16 mm (h), weighing 16.5 grams, with spots of oxidation evident to the obverse, in overall better than very fine condition.

