Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz United Republic of maker marked "BARCK HELSINKI" on

maker marked "BARCK HELSINKI" on the screwback

with minor chipping of enamels evident

"The Declaration of Independence stands out

inscribed with member number “6526” on reverse

Ustasha Defense units were under the command of Eugen Dido Kvaternik

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Franz United Republic of maker marked "BARCK HELSINKI" on(Ostmedaille mit Verleihungsurkunde). 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 revere bearing an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crosses sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 83 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm