Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Hold aluminum or metal

aluminum or metal

obverse with the eagle insignia in silver bullion wire

a New York Times correspondent wrote:

138th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Battalion) Collar Tab (pickled brass

floral motif on the base

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Hold aluminum or metal(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 36. 32 mm (w) x 44. 23 mm (h), weighing