Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Archive Officer (bronze gilt and enamels

Officer (bronze gilt and enamels

stamped in red ink "1943" on the underside

he succeeded as Maharaja of Patiala state upon the death of his father

7 mm including the hinged crown

He also received weapons training with the Pistol

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Archive Officer (bronze gilt and enamels(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. 28 mm (w) x 44. 34 mm (h), weighing