Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Republic of (S1390798 KONST T

(S1390798 KONST T

near mint example

measuring 26 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

Bronze gilt

His first assignment on his return was with 1 O

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Republic of (S1390798 KONST T(Ostmedaille mit Insignien). An Eastern Front Medal, 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, the suspension loop