Description
British War Medal (J
with one missing completely)
maker marked "BOULLANGER PARIS" on the reverse cartouche
not only for German fighters like the ME-109 attacking the bomber formations and exploding flak but also from falling ordnance released from the bombers flying at higher altitudes
The zinc based
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal certificate_of_authenticity British War Medal (J(Ostmedaille). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36. 00 mm (w) x 44. 44 mm (w), weighing 19. 3 grams, in very fine condition.