Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm GTRexclude This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 432 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

badge retains most of the bronze finish

An excellent example of a marked and period worn badge in silver

A First War United States Air Service Pilot Wings

exhibiting multiple silver-gilt rays in each quadrant

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Richard Simm GTRexclude This particular buckle is illustrated(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, marked on ring with 93 measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.