East Front Medal 1941 - 1942 Maker Marked 88 with Issue Envelope

The Russian Front Medal was instituted by Adolf Hitler on May 26th 1942 to commemorate the first winter campaign in Russia. The award was available to all Wehrmacht personnel, civilians and foreign volunteers who met the required criteria with the main qualification being at least fourteen days of participation in combat on the Russian front between November 15th 1941 and April 15th 1942.

The medal is constructed of die struck Zinc and comes complete with intact suspension ring and ribbed, rayon ribbon. The medal is in very good condition and retains most of it’s original grey and silver paint wash. The medal ring is maker marked “88” for “Werner Redo, Saarlautern”. The medal comes with it’s original envelope of issue. The envelope is maker marked to the reverse “Werner Redo” and is in good condition with signs of age and handling.

Very nice, maker marked set!!