Germany. An Eastern Winter Campaign Medal
A “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 medaille”; in silvered and patinated zink; with a large national eagle on the obverse clutching a swastika (“Hakenkreuz”) and a leftward facing Stahlhelm on the top with horizontally oriented stick grenade; the reverse “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” (Winter Battle in the East 1941/42) in all capital letters with a crossed sword and laurel wreath on the bottom; on a loop for suspension; measuring 35.75 mm (w) x 43.95 mm (h); weighing 19.4 grams; with most of its original finish preserved; in overall extremely fine condition. (C:206)

