WWII German Winter Battle in the East 1941–42 Medal (Eastern Medal) and Ribbon with Certificate to a SS-Sturman Thobias Klinke Dated 1942. N 180. WWII German Winter Battle in the East 1941–42 Medal (Eastern Medal) and Ribbon with Certificate to a SS-Sturman Thobias Klinke Dated 1942. N 180. Antique & Militaria

The Eastern Medal (German: Ostmedaille), officially the Winter Battle in the East 1941–42 Medal (German: Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42), was a military award of the Wehrmacht which was created by ordinance of Adolf Hitler on 26 May 1942. The Eastern Medal was awarded to any member of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS "in recognition of experience in the struggle against the Bolshevik enemy and the Russian winter within the period from 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942." It was also awarded posthumously to any service member who died in the line of duty within the Soviet Union. The Eastern Medal was designed by SS-Unterscharführer Ernst Krauit.[2] Measuring 3.6 cm (1.4 in) in diameter, of (generally) zinc construction, the medal was given a gun-metal coloured coating. The concave obverse side features a national socialist eagle grasping a swastika with laurel behind. The reverse features the text in capital letters: "WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42" ("Winter Battle in the East 1941–42") featuring a crossed sword and branch below the text. A helmet and stick grenade below the medal loop as well as outer ring were finished in a polished silver effect. The medal measures approximately 44mm by 36mm. The medal and ribbon are in very good order as can be seen in the images. The accompanying owners certificate to SS-Sturmann Thobias Klinke states; Im Namen Des Fuhrers und Obersten Befehlshabers Der Wehrmacht ist Dem (In the name of the Fuhrer and Supreme Commander of the Wehrmacht is Dem). 1, Sturmgeschutz Batterie abteilung Schonberger (Storm protection battery department Schonberger). Dated 20 Mai 1942. With an official stamp and signature from the Company Chief. A very nice pair which includes UK delivery. N 180.