Original German WWII Eastern Front Winter Campaign Medal 1941/42 Marked 19 With Ribbon

Original German WWII Eastern Front Winter Campaign Medal 1941/42Marked 19With Ribbon-Commonly referred to as the Eastern Front Medal (Ostmedaille), itwas awarded to those who served on theEastern Front during the harsh winter of 1941–1942, specifically betweenNovember 15, 1941, and April 15, 1942, under extremely brutal conditions against Soviet forces. To qualify, one had to serve for 14 day sin combat, or serve 60 days in a combat zone, or be wounded or frostbitten in action.This authentic medal without ribbon is marked '19' on the ring signifying it was made by E. Ferdinand Wiedmann, Frankfurt am Main. It exhibits typical age-related toning and wear but remains in verygood overall condition. Original ribbon is in excellent condition.