Germany, Wehrmact. A Mint Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Auction On September 21st

On September 21st

10” on the reverse

the only U-boat commander to be so commemorated

Class was needed to qualify for this award

Instituted 30 August 1913 by Prince Regent Ludwig

Germany, Wehrmact. A Mint Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Auction On September 21st(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. 38 mm (h), weighing