Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of 5 mm (w) x 65

5 mm (w) x 65

The collar tabs were worn by enlisted men and NCO's alike and are in silver bullion wire with green wool bases

along with contracting conjunctivitis in his eyes (AKA pinkeye)

arriving to take the post on November 13th

(illustrated in Angolia’s book

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of 5 mm (w) x 65(Ostmedaille). A circular medal constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a Heer style German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the reverse bears the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and a stick grenade, with loop for suspension, measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.