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A Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 by 60 Katz & Deyhle, Pforzheim. Instituted May 6, 1942, the Winter Battle in the East 1941/42 medal was awarded to individuals who served on the German Eastern Front during November 15, 1941, to April 15, 1942. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed, blackened and lacquered. The round shaped obverse depicts the early national closed winged eagle clutching a stagnant swastika in its talons, in front of a laurel wreath branch and below an M35 pattern helmet and a model 24 grenade. The reverse reads: “Winterschlacht Im Ostem 1941/42” (Winter Battle in the East 1941/42), which is above a crossed sword and laurel leaf and berry branch and below that same helmet and grenade. To the top is an internal loop and maker marked ring, 60, (Katz & Deyhle, Pforzheim). Accompanying the award 6 inches of original red, white and black rayon ribbon (27mm wide). The award measures 1 7/16 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches tall.
Rating: | Exc++ |
Item Number: | M-35336 |
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