Winterschlacht im osten 1941/42 "91"?

[Nordland]

Hi guys,

This is my second badge Winterschlacht im osten 1941/42. Is it original? Mark on the ring is "91"?

Thanks.

[Neil Hever]

I'd say a good one at first glance. Crisp details, nice patina. You can see a typical bubbling under the surface of the front. Someone can give you manufacturers info no doubt. NH

[Rik.S]

Hersteller 91: Josef Rossler & Co, Gablonz a.d. Neisse

[Nordland]

Thanks. I wasn`t sure whether it is "91" or "16".

[Stewy S]

Nice Ost medal by an uncommon maker, congrats. Stewy

[Rik.S]

Well, as far as I can see on the picture I say 91. But.I can defenitly understand you can also see 16

[Sveimhugi]

Hello

I am sorry but neither 91 or 16 did make Ostmedaillen as far as I know.

You medal checks out with all the characteristics of a OM 93 however At least at first glance.
Why the "3" in the maker mark is "screwed up", I have no idea, but definitely a OM 93, and a nice one to

[Neil Hever]

I can make out 9 and a faint 3. It appears that the 3 did not stamp properly or it disintegrated leaving only the edge behind. NH

[Stewy S]

I can make out 9 and a faint 3. It appears that the 3 did not stamp properly or it disintegrated leaving only the edge behind. NH

Hi Neil, I think you're right. It is extremely faint though. Good call Sveimhugi, thanks for your concise knowledge of the Ost medal. Regards, Stewy

[Neil Hever]

Agreed Stewy - good call. A nice example in very good shape. NH