Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz Auction Archive In stamped bronzed steel

In stamped bronzed steel

as well as the top and bottom edge of the dark brown wool cap band

the lower also features eight carved notches

constructed of dark grey cotton

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz Auction Archive In stamped bronzed steel(Ostmedaille mit Verleihungsurkunde). 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 revere bearing an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crosses sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 83 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm