Ostmedaille on Austrian style ribbon
German Eastern Front Medal (Medaille für die Winterschlacht im Osten). The medal is not visible maker marked, the medal comes on its original confectioned 'Austrian-styled' ribbon as found. Nice example!
€ 95,00
Description
The German Eastern Front Medal (Medaille für die Winterschlacht im Osten) was instituted on 26 May 1942 to commemorate the first winter campaign in Russia, operation Barbarossa. The medal was also known as the "Frozen Meat Medal". Approximately 3 million examples have been awarded. The medal is not visible maker marked. The medal comes on its original confectioned 'Austrian-styled' ribbon as found. Nice example in good condition!