{"product_id":"wwii-original-german-eastern-front-medal-1941-1942","title":"WWII Original German Eastern Front Medal 1941-1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original German Eastern Front medal, officially awarded for service during the harsh winter campaign on the Eastern Front between 1941-1942. Instituted by Adolf Hitler on 26 may 1942, it recognized soldiers who endured extreme combat conditions against Soviet force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures German national eagle clutching a wreath with swastika, above crossed weapons symbolizing military service. “Winter Battle in the East 1941\/1942”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibbon: Red with Narrow White and Black center stripes, symbolizing blood sacrifice (red), snow and winter( White), and mourning\/fallen soldiers (black). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Zinc Alloy, typical wartime issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded to Wehrmacht personnel who served at least:  14 days in combat, 60 days in the operational zone, or were wounded\/frostbitten during the campaign. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to by soldiers as the “Frozen Meat Medal” due to the brutal winter conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 1942-1945 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42618353418317,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/3200EE47-52B6-4C01-B6C0-D9CC8B2B7473.jpg?v=1769203576","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-original-german-eastern-front-medal-1941-1942","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}