Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal
(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an 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 35.56 mm (w) x 44.00 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, some loss of finish evident, in overall extremely fine condition.

