Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude 17th December 1904

17th December 1904

It was most famous for service in the North African Campaign

with the two becoming officially engaged in December 1894

measuring 59mm in navy blue wool base with a machine embroidered rank chevron and pip in silvery/grey threads

The cockade has a painted black base incorporating a silvered ring and red felt centre

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude 17th December 1904(Ostmedaille). A circular medal constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a Heer style German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the reverse bears the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and a stick grenade, with loop for suspension, measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.