Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Republic of Bronze gilt

Bronze gilt

2 lugs intact

Ontario and had been a Soda Dispenser and Clerk (Typist) in his civilian life

holding a banner bearing the Prussian eagle

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Republic of Bronze gilt(Ostmedaille mit Insignien). An Eastern Front Medal, 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, the suspension loop