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Tapferkeitsauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker 1. Klasse in Silber

The first class in silver with swords of the Ostvolk medal could be awarded for bravery. German military that served within the so called "Ostvolk" units could receive the decoration as comemmoration when, serving with the units, at the same time or before, they had been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 or the Clasp for the 1st Class Iron Cross 1914.

The award was to be worn on the left breast and measured 49x49 mm.

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