Eastern Front Medal ‘Ostmedaille’ by ’93’ R.Simm & Söhne with award envelope

Description

Zinc constructed medal with ribbon and ribbon bar in light worn condition. Maker marked ‘93’ by Richard Simm & Söhne Gablonz an der Neiße & Prag (CZ). Comes with a matching award envelope showing the same maker mark. This a hard to find manufacturer for the eastern front medal.

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 Soviet Union.