Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Wächtler & Lange GTRexclude crack at the lower left

crack at the lower left with tape repair evident

the exterior bearing a central white cotton band

This tunic shows light sporadic mothing in addition to very minor material fatigue consistent with age and field wear

The underside of the brim is covered in a turquoise cotton

With ribbon bar

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Wächtler & Lange GTRexclude crack at the lower left(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 an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), the suspension loop bearing an illegible makers mark, measuring 35. 71 mm (w) x 43. 96 mm (h), weighing 19. 0 grams, accompanied by its original