Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, with Period Case by Friedrich Linden visually-hidden unissued and near mint condition

unissued and near mint condition

Demonstrating consistent but minor soiling throughout the exterior

marked "STERLING" and inscribed "PRESENTED TO C

of the Pay and Allowance Regulations 1914 as amended by P

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, with Period Case by Friedrich Linden visually-hidden unissued and near mint condition(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