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Late-War Unmarked Ostmedaille 1941/42
Original Ostmedaille 1941/42 without a maker's mark. This example most likely belongs to the later period of production, when the traditional silver-plated finish was replaced by a polished zinc surface that created a silver-like appearance without the use of precious metal. Over the decades, a natural physico-chemical diffusion process has occurred between the surface finish and the zinc base metal, resulting in the characteristic matte metallic appearance typical of late-war zinc examples. The medal retains crisp detail throughout, and the absence of a maker's mark is typical for many examples of this decoration. Good collector condition.
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Original Ostmedaille 1941/42 without a maker's mark. This example most likely belongs to the later period of production, when the traditional silver-plated finish was replaced by a polished zinc surface that created a silver-like appearance without the use of precious metal. Over the decades, a natural physico-chemical diffusion process has occurred between the surface finish and the zinc base metal, resulting in the characteristic matte metallic appearance typical of late-war zinc examples. The medal retains crisp detail throughout, and the absence of a maker's mark is typical for many examples of this decoration. Good collector condition.
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