Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, with Period Case by Friedrich Linden Auction notably certified with the handwritten

notably certified with the handwritten signature of then-Hauptmann (later Generalleutnant der Reserve) Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

plus three photographs: two of Ellis in uniform and one of his Identification Card

Air Canada Undetermined Badge (in gold-coloured bullion wire

near-total loss of nickel plating to the hilt

Marine Corps Base in August 1968 and Basic Infantry Training with Weapons Company

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, with Period Case by Friedrich Linden Auction notably certified with the handwritten(Ostmedaille mit Etui). 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 an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OST 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. 14 mm (w) x 44. 68 mm (h), weighing