Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction die-stamped brass base with a

die-stamped brass base with a nickel centrepiece illustrating a Political-style National eagle

5 mm x 74 mm)

1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji

Case is hard shelled

Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 112 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (MM

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction die-stamped brass base with a(Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941 42). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse depicting a Heer style German eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36. 01 mm (w) x 44. 33 mm (h), weighing 19. 7 grams, in