Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of The cuff of each sleeve

The cuff of each sleeve is rolled up to a depth of 165 mm and is held in place by dual pieces of machine stitching

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Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of The cuff of each sleeve(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its 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), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 96 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h), weighing 22. 6 grams,