Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude and these early examples are

and these early examples are getting harder to find

and having good pebbled surfaces

with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam flag above

very scarce award

He was born in Wernigerode in the district of Harz

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude and these early examples are(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central 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, unmarked, measuring 36. 00 mm (w) x 44. 56 mm (h), weighing 18. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.