The East Front Medal was instituted as a campaign award on 26 May 1942.
Also known as the Eastern (Ost) Front Medal, or to some Soldaten, the Order of the Frozen Flesh
Requirements are:
• Participation in 14 days combat
or
• Serving 60 days in the combat zone
or
• Serving 30 days in the combat zone for Luftwaffe personnel
or
• Being wounded on the line between 15 Nov 1941 and 26 Apr 1942 or receiving frostbite
• Participation in 5 or more battles against Russian Forces.
or
• Participation in an extremely cold tactical event against Russian Forces –