Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude wrap-round brooch suspension

wrap-round brooch suspension

affixed to a 55 mm long pin

1901 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II and was created to commemorate the 1900-1901 campaign that took Russian forces into China

Die-stamped sheet metal with a brown wash

as they were kept awake by the searchlights

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude wrap-round brooch suspension(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central 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) above a crossed sword and laurel branch, unmarked, measuring 36. 00 mm (w) x 44. 56 mm (h), weighing 18. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.