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

(Ostmedaille). Constructed of iron and silver, 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, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “88” for Werner Redo, Saarlautern, measuring 36.21 mm (w) x 44.12 mm (h), weighing 18.5 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”, measuring 60 mm (w) x 95 mm (h) and retaining an original wax paper liner, in unissued and extremely fine condition.