Germany. An Eastern Winter Campaign Medal in its Packet of Issue by Klein & Quenzer
(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 (marked but illegible); with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 35.53 mm in diameter; weighing 19.2 grams. Accompanied by its paper packet of issue with “Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille)” printed in black lettering on the obverse, and with “Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein” printed on the reverse; measuring 109 mm (w) x 59 mm (h); the packet in poor condition, otherwise extremely fine condition.

