Germany, Wehrmact. A Mint Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Auction Footnote: The Royal Order of

Footnote: The Royal Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23

Class was needed to qualify for this award

HMS Ardent was an Acasta-class destroyer

Accompanied by documenation from the National Archives and assorted research papers

Germany, Wehrmact. A Mint Eastern Front Medal, By Paul Meybauer Auction Footnote: The Royal Order of(Ostmedaille). 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 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, unmarked, measuring 36. 28 mm (w) x 44. 38 mm (h), weighing