Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Carl Poellath Auction 3 mm (w) x 16

3 mm (w) x 16

dated "1942" on the reverse

with its period original ribbon and its wrapping paper

the chinstrap wrests upon a protruding black vulcanfibre visor

he became a gentleman farmer near Winchester

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Carl Poellath Auction 3 mm (w) x 16(Ostmedaille). Constructed of iron and silver, 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 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. 15 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h), weighing 19. 0 grams,