The Eastern Medal (Ostmedaille)
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Frank Möhnert Winterschlacht im Osten marked "73" medal. Condition as seen , unworn example. Rare maker Frank Möhnert Gablonz a.d.Neisse The Eastern Medal was awarded to any member of the Wehrmacht and Waffen ss"in recognition of probation in the struggle against the bolshevik enemy and the russian winter within the period from 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942." It was also awarded posthumously to any service member who died in the line of duty within the Ussr. It was wryly called the Frozen Meat Medal or the "Order of the Frozen Flesh" (german : Gefrierfleischorden). (PKZ7)
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