Germany, Wehrmacht. An 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 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 36.25 mm (w) x 44.24 mm (h), weighing 25.4 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’ (OSTMEDAILLE)” and a maker’s mark of “PAUL MEYBAUER, BERLIN”, retaining an original wax paper insert, measuring 60 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.