Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Werner Redo Archive An early issue bronze grade

An early issue bronze grade Panzerkampfabzeichen

Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first tank to cross the canal at the northern part of the city and the fire which he was able to bring upon the enemy caused the enemy casualties in great number and also assisted the infantry in holding the position which was counter-attacked on three occasions

The accompanying cross belt with a black-finished pebbled leather exterior on both sides

with the Royal crown above

to honour the memory of his father

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, By Werner Redo Archive An early issue bronze grade(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central 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 maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei