Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Newly Listed and in extremely fine conditions

and in extremely fine conditions

exacting a heavy toll on the United States Marine Corps

the cross pattée in gold and fine white enamels

the court jeweler

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Newly Listed and in extremely fine conditions(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42) above a crossed sword and laurel branch, unmarked, measuring 36. 00 mm (w) x 44. 56 mm (h), weighing 18. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.