Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal by Deschler & Sohn
(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central 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, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “1” for Deschler & Sohn, München, measuring 35.94 mm (w) x 44.15 mm (h), weighing 20.2 grams, in better than very fine condition.

