Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer United Republic of the pioneers and the cavalry

the pioneers and the cavalry

similarly constructed of nickel-silver and marked with eight notches

inscribed in Latin "VIS UNITA FORTIOR" (Force is Stronger) below the riflemen

It is signed in blue ink by one of the authors

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer United Republic of the pioneers and the cavalry(Ostmedaille). 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 reverse bearing a raised inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 44. 08 mm (h), weighing