Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Hold each with five ventilation holes

each with five ventilation holes

although still visible

the Infantry Assault Badge

while the reverse centrepiece is dated "1944"

Mme J LE MINIER 1959

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Hold each with five ventilation holes(Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941 42). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, constructed of zink, the obverse with a 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), measuring 36. 09 mm (w) x 43. 87 mm (h), weighing 17. 7 grams, accompanied by its period original pocket of issue, constructed of paper