Up for sale is an original WWII German Eastern Front Medal (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941–42), complete with its original ribbon.
Awarded to German personnel who participated in the brutal winter campaign on the Eastern Front, this medal is one of the most recognizable awards of the Second World War. The obverse features a Wehrmacht eagle over a swastika with a steel helmet and crossed stick grenade, while the reverse is clearly marked:
“Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42”
(“Winter Battle in the East 1941/42”)
This example retains a strong original finish with good detail throughout. The ribbon is present and displayable, showing correct coloration and period construction.
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