Germany. An Eastern Winter Campaign Medal
An example of a second war period Eastern Winter Campaign Medal (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille); constructed of silvered and patinated zink; with a large national eagle on the obverse clutching a swastika (“Hakenkreuz”) 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 mint period original ribbon; measuring 36.18 mm (w) x 44.61 mm (h); weighing 18.4 grams; some loss of the original finish from age; in overall better than extremely fine condition.

