Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central raised shovel head overlaid by a mobile swastika

A “Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker mit Schwerter

Early issue

and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal

with brass center

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction the obverse with a central(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an 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. 56 mm (w) x 44. 00 mm (h), weighing 18. 6 grams,