Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of Hene / Practising Doctor /

Hene / Practising Doctor / Rodenkirchen in Oldenburg)

(Brosche für die Ehrenjungfrauen anlässlich der Krönung König Wilhelm I)

of copper bronze

Drum Major's Insignia Patch: illustrating a drum surmounted by drum sticks

the attending physician noted that Sapper Cove's disability was due to partial loss of function of his nervous system and summarized his patient's condition as follows

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of Hene / Practising Doctor /(Ostmedaille). A circular medal constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a Heer style German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the reverse bears the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and a stick grenade, with loop for suspension, measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.