Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Julius Maurer
(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 mobile 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 35.96 mm (w) x 44.60 mm (h), weighing 18.7 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the obverse exterior bearing an inscription of “MEDAILLE ‘WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42’ (OSTMEDAILLE)”, the reverse exterior with a maker’s mark of “JULIUS MAURER, OBERSTEIN”, measuring 60 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), in overall better than very fine condition.

