Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction multiple rays

multiple rays

joined the 14th Bn CEF on 24th September 1914 having seen previous three years service with 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment

measuring 90mm

Melina Copeland of the Fountain Reservation in Lillooet

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction multiple rays(Ostmedaille). A circular medal constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a Heer style German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the reverse bears the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and a stick grenade, with loop for suspension, measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.