Circular zinc medal; the face concave with the German eagle, a cross gammée (swastika) in its claws imposed on a laurel branch; the reverse convex, inscribed ‘WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN’ (Winter Battle in the East) and dated ‘1941 / 42’ above a crossed laurel branch and sword; age-toned; on original ribbon mounted for wear. The Medal was instituted on 26 May 1942 ‘In Würdigung des heldenhaften Einsatzes gegen den bolschewistischen Feind während des Winters 1941/42’ (In appreciation of the heroic actions against the Bolshevik enemy during the winter of 1941-42).