Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Förster & Barth
(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 EASTER 1941/42”) above a crosses sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “10” for Förster & Barth, Pforzheim, measuring 36.23 mm (w) x 44.64 mm (h), weighing 19.0 grams, with loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.

