Medal "Winter Battle in the East 1941/42" on ribbon with national emblem (swastika)

Item number: 30.051

The Medal "Winter Battle in the East 1941/42" – popularly known as the "Frozen Meat Order" – on its original ribbon with national emblem (swastika). A classic piece of Wehrmacht award history from old dealer stock.

Details

• Award: Medal Winter Battle in the East 1941/42
• Popular name: "Frozen Meat Order"
• Version: On ribbon with national emblem (swastika)
• Condition: Good condition for its age, signs of wear present
• Origin: From old dealer stock

About this award

The medal was instituted on May 26, 1942, and awarded to soldiers who fought under extreme conditions during the first winter on the Eastern Front (1941/42). Due to the harsh weather conditions, it was nicknamed the "Frozen Meat Order." Today, it is a sought-after collector's item for Wehrmacht and Eastern Front collectors.

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