Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Hold the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger-style Totenkopf above crossed bones

loop and bottom arm marked "GH 585" (Gebr

emboss stamped with the "L

gunboat of 867 tons with four 6-inch guns

A fascinating mixed lot of private wartime photographs from the estate of a soldier who saw extensive service with the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Hold the obverse consisting of a(Ostmedaille mit Insignien). An Eastern Front Medal, 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, the suspension loop