Eastern Front Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.GTR.0405.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

  • Eastern Front Medal Obverse
  • Eastern Front Medal Obverse
  • Eastern Front Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Werner Redo, Saarlautern
  • Composition
    Blackened Zinc
  • Inscription
    Rev: WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42
  • Size
    36x44mm

Physical Description and Item Details


In blackened zinc; maker marked β€œ88” (Werner Redo, Saarlautern) on loop; original ribbon; measuring 44 mm x 36 mm; extremely fine condition.

History


The East Medal was established by Adolf Hitler on May 26th, 1942, to recognise individuals who rendered service during the first winter of the Russian campaign. The decoration was conferred upon members of military formations who served on the Eastern Front for at least 14 days between November 16th, 1941, and April 15th, 1942. In addition, it was also conferred upon members of non-military formations who served on the Eastern Front for 60 days between November 16th, 1941, and April 15th, 1942.

Members of the Luftwaffe were eligible to receive the Medal after 30 days of operational flying.

If an individual was wounded in the line of duty, the time period to receive a Medal could be reduced.

Women and foreign volunteers were also eligible to receive the Medal.

German soldiers gave the medal the nickname of β€œThe Frozen Meat Order.”

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