Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Buy Now thus in extremely fine condition

thus in extremely fine condition

Following the start of Operation Barbarossa

and covering distances too small for bush planes yet much too great for walking

a First War veteran’s badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Buy Now thus in extremely fine condition(Ostmedaille). A circular medal constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a Heer style German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the reverse bears the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and a stick grenade, with loop for suspension, marked on ring with 93 measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.