Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer United Republic of on a broad loop for

on a broad loop for suspension - marked “900” for silver content” and “21” for “Grebrüder Godet & Co

As Vimy steamed past the sinking hull of U-162

Quebec (Valcartier)

the blade exhibiting marks and surface wear common to extraction from the scabbard

After his condition was stabilized

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer United Republic of on a broad loop for(Ostmedaille). 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, unmarked, measuring 36. 28 mm (w) x 44. 34 mm (h), weighing