Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Auction The first mission was largely

The first mission was largely unsuccessful

engraved with a shield on the underside of the arms and the Royal crown above on the body of the scabbard

The Polish Legions merged with the Polish II Corps of Russia and continued to fight alongside the Russian Empire against Austria-Hungary until it was disbanded in May 1918

the interior with a padded white satin-type lid liner with inscription of “Verdienstkreuz I

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Auction The first mission was largely(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, marked on ring with 93 measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.