Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction allow metal in a silver

allow metal in a silver finish

2 piece construction with aircraft held to wreath with three pins

two small chips in the white enamels on the elephant

swords having been late war added

Constructed of olive drab painted metal (magnetic)

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction allow metal in a silver(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on a modified triple loop suspension with a 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), unmarked, measuring 36. 18 mm (w) x 44. 50 mm (h), weighing 21. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.