A pair of shoulder straps constructed of black rayon
presents corner creases and mild damage
with room for only the three most badly wounded to lie down
A lot of four badges and insignia
marked on interior of lid
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint And Unissued Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Auction Archive A pair of shoulder straps(Ostmedaille). 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, unmarked, measuring 36. 28 mm (w) x 44. 34 mm (h), weighing