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The "Winter Battle in the East 1941/42" medal, also known as the Eastern Front Medal (or colloquially as the "Frozen Meat Order"), was a German military decoration during World War II It was instituted by Adolf Hitler on May 26, 1942, to honor soldiers of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS for their participation in the first, particularly harsh winter campaign on the Eastern Front (Operation Barbarossa). The medal was awarded to military personnel who served in the Soviet Union between November 15, 1941, and April 15, 1942, under extreme winter conditions. Specific award criteria: At least 14 days of front-line service in the combat zone. Duty of Service: At least 60 days in the operational area, even without direct combat.
A wound that qualified the recipient for the award of a Wound Badge. Death in the line of duty: Posthumous award to fallen soldiers.
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