measuring 40 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)
46 mm (h - inclusive of condor suspension)
circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“THE GERMAN MOTHER”)
the conjunctival membranes over the sclerae (whites of the eyes)
with the work finished in early 1923
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer GTRexclude measuring 40 mm (w) x(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. 24 mm (w) x 44. 04 mm (h), weighing