Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Awards for Eastern Front Service

(Wehrmacht Auszeichnungen). A pair of awards for Eastern Front service, including:

1. An Eastern Front Medal, 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, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “55” for J.E. Hammer & Söhne, Geringswalde, measuring 35.74 mm (w) x 43.85 mm (h), weighing 20.8 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.

2. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class in Gold, constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central raised rosette, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a baseplate, the reverse of the pinback demonstrating an unusual double maker’s mark in the form of Präsidialkanzlei code “100” and LDO code “L/55”, both for Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 49.36 mm (w) x 49.31 mm (h), weighing 19.9 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted black felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 23 mm (h), demonstrating near-total loss of gilt finish to the badge with moderate material fatigue throughout the case, the latter including the detachment of the lid liner, in overall very fine condition.