Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Hold floral motif on the base

floral motif on the base

aluminum or metal

a New York Times correspondent wrote:

obverse with the eagle insignia in silver bullion wire

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Hold floral motif on the base(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