Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude above coats of arms

above coats of arms

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

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obverse of the locket with a large screw holding the throat in place

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude above coats of arms(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.