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 “65” for “Klein & Quenzer”; measuring 35.85 mm in diameter; weighing 17.9 grams. Accompanied by its matching packet of issue, with “Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille)” printed in black lettering on the obverse, and with “Klein & Quenzer A.G, Oberstein” printed on the reverse; measuring 56 mm x 108 mm; mint and unissued condition.

