Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Auction engraved with a shield on

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

The first mission was largely unsuccessful

engraved "S

He is documented as being a Pilot Officer with No

(Ärmeladler)

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm Auction engraved with a shield on(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.