Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Package Of Issue, By Carl Poellath Auction number 145574

number 145574

bronze star on an original ribbon with brooch pinback

This type of badges were issued to high ranking leaders of the NSDAP movement at the occasion of the NSDAP meeting in Stuttgart

gilding on wreath lost

he was struck off strength as a "Deserter" from the battalion upon its departure from Toronto

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Package Of Issue, By Carl Poellath Auction number 145574(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), topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grande, unmarked, measuring 36. 16 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h), weighing 19. 4 grams, accompanied by its period original package