Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class, Silver Grade Archive India General Service Medal 1854-95

India General Service Medal 1854-95

8 (Pathfinder) Group with which it served until the end of the war

Near by was a shed in which the shells and explosives were stored

standard cross measuring 40mm

with most of its original silver finish lost through age and wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Medal, Ii Class, Silver Grade Archive India General Service Medal 1854-95(Ostvolkmedaille, II. Klasse in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, with a central rosette within a laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 92 mm (w) x 44. 96 mm (h), weighing 13. 2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.