Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz United Republic of "The Declaration of Independence stands

"The Declaration of Independence stands out

inscribed with member number “6526” on reverse

along with Crompton

with minor chipping of enamels evident

maker marked "BARCK HELSINKI" on the screwback

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz United Republic of "The Declaration of Independence stands(Ostmedaille mit Verleihungsurkunde). 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 revere bearing an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crosses sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 83 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm