German Eastern front medal WW2 with original pouch!!
Click here to view this lot German Eastern front Medal The medal Winterschlacht im Osten is also known as Eastern Front medal, It was a German Medal Award during World War II. It was awarded to both militant and non-militant staff serving at the German East Front from 15 November to 15 April It was instituted on 26 May Because of the bitter cold Russian winter of it was also mockingly called ' Gefrierfleischorden ' (frozen-meat medal)The Medal was designed by SS-Unterscharführer Ernst Krause.The award was awarded to those who:* had served on active duty for 14 days within the specified area between November and April * had served on non-active duty for 60 days within the specified area between November and April * were injured in action* were killed in action (posthumous award)* had suffered injury as a result of freezing, serious enough to receive a wound-badge in black.The medal is beautifully marked with the number “18”, indicating production by the firm “Karl Wurster KG” from Markneukirchen.The pouch is also marked on the back.Is sent as insured package.Click here to visit Catawiki Read More