Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Hold on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from period original court personnel tri-fold ribbon

With the gradual loss of air superiority to the Allies in 1943

in silver colored cotton threads

Third badge is die-stamped bronze gilt

both of superb quality manufacture

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Hold on loop for suspension from(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