Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal
(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 35.70 mm (w) x 44.70 mm (h), weighing 27.3 grams, some loss of finish and oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.

