Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Förster & Barth United Republic of circa 1914 period manufacture

circa 1914 period manufacture

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 9th Infantry Brigade

57 mm x 70

original ribbon mounted to a brass frame with tab

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Förster & Barth United Republic of circa 1914 period manufacture(Ostmedaille). 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 reverse bearing a raised inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EASTER 1941 42) above a crosses sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the suspension loop maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code