with two hole-punch holes and a sticky tape mark on the top right edge
it was noted that there was an "enlargement of metacarpo-phalangeal joint of right thumb
the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle perched on top of a Stahlhelm
marked “100” under the pin (for Rudolf Wächtler & Lange
Accompanied by its 11 mm x 35
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, with Period Case by Friedrich Linden Newly Listed with two hole-punch holes and(Ostmedaille mit Etui). 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 an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OST 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. 14 mm (w) x 44. 68 mm (h), weighing