Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of Sieg" on the reverse

Sieg" on the reverse

1939 in Toronto

'All from Western Canada

It is also known as the Ottoman War Medal

hand embroidered version for Officers

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of Sieg" on the reverse(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised 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, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 96 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h), weighing 22. 6 grams,