Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint and Unissued Eastern Front Medal, by Paul Meybauer

(Ostmedaille). 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 clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing a raised 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 36.28 mm (w) x 43.95 mm (h), weighing 22.8 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of rose-pink paper stock, the exterior bearing an inscription of “MEDAILLE ‘WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42’ (OSTMEDAILLE)” and a maker’s mark of “PAUL MEYBAUER, BERLIN”, measuring 58 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), retaining an original wax paper insert, in unissued and near mint condition.