Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Medals Auction Type II (numbered 550933)

Type II (numbered 550933)

showing very slight wear and use

as well as oxidation and loss of finish to the zink alloy elements

Footnote: John Irvine Crofton was born on June 2

Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Medals Auction Type II (numbered 550933)(Medaillen). A lot of three medals, including 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 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, unmarked,