Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of 5 mm (h) inclusive of

5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension

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1899 in Pisticci

Second Class - In silver gilt and enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of 5 mm (h) inclusive of(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