Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Newly Listed then at No

then at No

Private Cole was later transferred to 1st Canadian Division Headquarters

visually similar but non-matching

held in position via brass Canada Militia insignia buttons on both sides

and three and a half years in the South African Constabulary in the Boer War

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Newly Listed then at No(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an 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 35. 96 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h), weighing 22. 6 grams,