Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Awards and Insignia

(Auszeichnungen und Insignien). A mixed lot of awards and insignia, including:

1. An Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and toned zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing an 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 “65” for Klein & Quenzer, Idar-Oberstein, measuring 35.90 mm in diameter, weighing 19.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating loss of finish throughout with minor zink pest, in very fine condition.

2. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 47.38 mm (w) x 63.48 mm (h), weighing 16.1 grams, demonstrating some loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A Heer EM/NCO’s cap eagle, constructed of a silvered metal alloy, the reverse retaining all three attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.