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Ostmedaille (Winterschlacht im Osten) – zinc example for review

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in TR MEDALS & AWARDS

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Hi all,

I would like to share this Ostmedaille (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42) and would appreciate your opinions regarding originality and production characteristics.

Details:

Diameter: approx. 36 mm

Weight: 21 grams

Material: appears to be zinc

Ring: unmarked

Finish: typical late-war zinc patina with loss of original wash

Ribbon: period ribbon

The medal shows honest age and wear consistent with zinc examples. Based on the weight and surface characteristics, I believe it to be a later war production piece.

I would welcome any comments regarding possible maker attribution or variant identification. If additional close-up photos are needed, I am happy to provide them.

Thank you in advance for your time and expertise.

Best regards,
Michael

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