Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude wear evident in the leather

wear evident in the leather from active wear

as they were kept awake by the searchlights

especially not in the northern Baluba areas

wrap-round brooch suspension

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude wear evident in the leather(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.