Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz Auction While he did not abandon

While he did not abandon studio photography (in fact he opened two more studios: on the Catherine Canal and on Nevsky Prospekt)

original fingerprinted and stamped Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service

undulation and wear evident on the exterior

SYNGE" above

3 rivets on the reverse to hold the eagle in place

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz Auction While he did not abandon(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