marked “100” under the pin (for Rudolf Wächtler & Lange
Distribution began in March 1919
the band inscribed "Schutz-Marke" (Trademark) and incorporating the maker mark consisting of the stacked letters "RWB" inside a diamond which is superimposed over a square of the same dimensions
A matching set of Heer Panzer Leutnant shoulder boards
Accompanied by its 11 mm x 35
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, with Period Case by Friedrich Linden Newly Listed marked “100” under the pin(Ostmedaille mit Etui). 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 OST 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. 14 mm (w) x 44. 68 mm (h), weighing