Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm GTRexclude This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 432 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

103 mm x 285 mm

He spent two weeks being treated at the Western Ontario Military Hospital in London

badge retains most of the bronze finish

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm GTRexclude This particular buckle is illustrated(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.