Original German WWII Eastern Front Medal with Named Typed Award Document Dated 1942 P-1853 Enfield and ball-bearing works at Schweinfurt

and ball-bearing works at Schweinfurt

The scabbard shell is straight throughout and is the transitional production style

or made under contract by an outside maker

In late September 1944

Original German WWII Eastern Front Medal with Named Typed Award Document Dated 1942 P-1853 Enfield and ball-bearing works at SchweinfurtOriginal Items: One of a kind. The Eastern Front Medal (German: Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941 42) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to both German and Axis personnel. It was awarded to those who served on the German Eastern Front during the winter campaign period of 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942 It was instituted on 26 May 1942 and was commonly known as the Ostmedaille (East Medal) or Russian Front Medal. The medal was