Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of with a date of “1813”

with a date of “1813” in the quadrants

5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension

on a grayish-green wool base

Second Class - In silver gilt and enamels

Österreicher Verdienstorden

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of with a date of “1813”(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 EAST 1941 42), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 70 mm (w) x 44. 70 mm (h), weighing