Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 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 44.22 mm (h), weighing 22.6 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’ and a maker’s mark of “PAUL MEYBAUER, BERLIN”, measuring 59 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), retaining an original wax paper insert, in unissued and near mint condition.