ost medal 'mm88' werner redo

German Eastern Front Medal (Medaille für die Winterschlacht im Osten) with certificate. The German Eastern Front Medal was established on May 26, 1942, to commemorate the first winter campaign in Russia, Operation Barbarossa. The medal was also known as the 'Frozen Meat Medal.' Approximately 3 million medals were awarded.The medal is marked with the number '88', which indicates production by the Saarlautern company 'Werner Redo'.