Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Moritz Hausch Archive Insignia in silver with red

Insignia in silver with red and white enamels

in silver with red

the selection of Arthur proved to be prudent

That same year he was also promoted to the rank of Major

Instituted on June 20

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Moritz Hausch Archive Insignia in silver with red(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the suspension loop marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 127 for maker Moritz