Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Auction Archive pin marked “BK” (for Braća

pin marked “BK” (for Braća Knaus

40mm (w) x 62

his citation stating: "For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained operational flight missions in the Southwest Pacific area from 1 April 1944 to 30 June 1944

in browning brass

Stahlhelm Membership Badge 1923

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, by Friedrich Orth, Vienna Auction Archive pin marked “BK” (for Braća(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