The pommel bears an analogous hook forming a grip with the upper crossguard
and other winter garments
marked “65” for “Klein & Quenzer” manufacture
constructed of a brown leather shaft with a non-magnetic metal tip fixture
the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback
Germany, Wehrmact. A Mint Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer United Republic of The pommel bears an analogous(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. 38 mm (h), weighing