Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude SUTHERLAND

SUTHERLAND

turned out to not be true

Shaw was taken on strength of the 23rd Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe on August 26

number "1426170" hand scratched on the underside of the base

1939 - July 12

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal GTRexclude SUTHERLAND(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, measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.