the frame “swollen” over part of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) - possibly due to being in the ground
constructed of blackened iron
The medals are usually found with an impressed number just below the suspension ring on the reverse
to replace four craft originally seized from Spain during the Spanish-American War that had been patrolling since 1903
In cardboard box of issue
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of Medals Auction the frame “swollen” over part(Medaillen). A pair of medals, including an Eastern Front Medal, 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 a raised inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the