Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Werner Redo

(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central 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 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 “88” for Werner Redo, Saarlautern, measuring 36.22 mm (w) x 44.24 mm (h), weighing 22.8 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of beige paper stock, the exterior bearing an inscription of “MEDAILLE ‘WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42’ (OSTMEDAILLE)” and a maker’s mark of “WERNER REDO, SAARLAUTERN”, retaining an original wax paper insert, measuring 60 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), a complete and matching set in near mint condition.