Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint and Unissued 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 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, unmarked, measuring 36.24 mm (w) x 44.04 mm (h), weighing 23.7 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 1942/42” (OSTMEDAILLE)’ and a maker’s mark of “PAUL MEYBAUER, BERLIN”, retaining an original wax paper liner, measuring 58 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), in unissued and overall near mint condition.