Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Hold Both armpits have 45 mm

Both armpits have 45 mm slits with three reinforced ventilation holes underneath

it was reported that he had been recommended for a military cross

Two visible rivets holding the exterior insignia in place are marked “MADE IN ENGLAND”

living in Berlin

a New York Times correspondent wrote:

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Hold Both armpits have 45 mm(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. 32 mm (w) x 44. 23 mm (h), weighing