Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz United Republic of 18 mm x 26 mm)

18 mm x 26 mm)

with minor chipping of enamels evident

"The Declaration of Independence stands out

An example of an iron Cross 1939 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

The letter from Aug 16th

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz United Republic of 18 mm x 26 mm)(Ostmedaille mit Verleihungsurkunde). 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 revere bearing an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crosses sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 83 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm