Name/Title
MedalDescription
2 round discs; at top is a ring attached to German style helmet; one side of medal is concave & features an eagle w/spread wings holding a swastika; back of medals embossed in German "Winterschlacht/Imosten/1941/42"
Souvenirs brought home by John R. McCrea after military service in WW II
Subnumbered 1988.024.037 A&B
05/02/19 - Medals and ribbon bars belonging to a German soldier were brought home as souvenirs by John McCrea. The reverse of the silver medals is embossed with, "Winterschlacht; Im Osten;1941 & 1942." They were awarded to Nazi soldier who fought on the Eastern front in the winter of 1941/1942.Collection
Mildred McCreaAcquisition
Accession
1988.024Source or Donor
Mildred M. McCreaAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Place
Country
GermanyRegion
Central Europe, Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Date: 1941-42Create Date
February 20, 2002Update Date
February 12, 2025