Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Hold through the jaw and shoulder-blade

through the jaw and shoulder-blade

Veteran's Group of Six   - WWI Iron Cross 2nd Class (iron

and Medal of the Volunteer 1940-1945 (bronze

It is issued to assess the qualities of former pilot retired Lieutenant of the Reserve Wendel as a flight instructor

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Hold through the jaw and shoulder-blade(Ostmedaille). A circular medal constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a Heer style German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the reverse bears the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and a stick grenade, with loop for suspension, marked on ring with 93 measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.