Medalla de Rusia 1941 – Ostmedaille / División Azul (Frente Oriental)

Commemorative medal “Russland 1941” of the Eastern Front. Obverse with map of Russia and Orthodox churches, reverse with eagle and Iron Cross. Ribbon with Spanish and German colors. A collector's item of WWII militaria.

Full description:

Commemorative medal of the Eastern Front “Russland 1941”.

Obverse:

• Silhouette of the map of the Soviet Union
• Buildings with Russian Orthodox domes
• Embossed inscription: Russland 1941
• Upper crown and oak leaf/laurel wreath

Reverse:

• German eagle with spread wings
• Iron Cross in the center
• Upper crown and laurel ornaments at the bottom

Ribbon: White ribbon with black and red stripes on one side and yellow and red stripes (colors of Spain) on the other. Typical design associated with the medals of the Spanish volunteers of the Blue Division who fought on the Eastern Front.

Features:

• Material: metal with aged silver finish
• High relief
• Ideal for collectors of WWII militaria, Blue Division, and Eastern Front

Decorative and collectible piece. It is not an original official German decoration, but a commemorative medal with a historical theme.