madmoose Posted March 30, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 30, 2020 This medal was in a WW II Veterans items. He was in the 2nd Armored Div.Trying to help this son. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Milton Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted March 30, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 30, 2020 WWII German Order of Eastern Peoples From Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostvolk_Medal The Ostvolk Medal (German: Ostvolkmedaille) or Medal for Gallantry and Merit for Members of the Eastern Peoples (German: Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung für Ostvölker) was a military and paramilitary award in Nazi Germany, bestowed to personnel from the former Soviet Union (Ostvolk in German, literally "the Eastern people").[1] The medal featured an octactinal (eight pointed) star with plant pattern in the centre. The 1st class was 48 mm in diameter, attachable to the cloth by pin and clasp. The 2nd class was 40 mm in diameter and was worn on a 32 mm wide ribbon. The award had two classes: 1st Class - in gold or silver 2nd Class - in gold, silver or bronze There were two versions: with swords, for bravery, and without, for merit. Green with two white stripes (2nd class in silver) Green (2nd class in bronze) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted March 30, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 30, 2020 German eastern peoples medal. Ostvolk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted March 30, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 30, 2020 So, I guess it means - Souvenir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted March 30, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 30, 2020 This medal was in a WW II Veterans items. He was in the 2nd Armored Div.Trying to help this son. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Milton Davis Nazi Ostvolk awards - Medal history with detailed photos and estimated values (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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