Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Hold on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from period original court personnel tri-fold ribbon

with a case of "Parotiditis" (an inflammation of the parotid salivary gland: it can be acute

With the gradual loss of air superiority to the Allies in 1943

the right sleeve with a single olive green plastic button

presenting a folding crease and frayed edges

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Hold on loop for suspension from(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