Eastern front medal collection - Advice needed

[Anthony N]

Since starting to collect TR stuff i've always wanted a full set of Eastern Front medals.
Below is a picture of the medals so far:

2 Spanish
1 Italian
1 Eastern people's
1 German

Now the question - Which other ones am i missing?
I want medals that were awarded ONLY for fighting in Russia.

Any help much appreciated.
All the best, Ant.

[PeterL]

Ant,

The Ostvolker silver and gold?

Not medals but wouldn't it be nice to have the Krim, Kuban, Demjansk and Cholm sheilds? Also the Kurland cuff title? They are all ostfront.

And what I have done is gotten all single ribbon bars to the medals.

Just a thought.

Peter.

[Anthony N]

Ant,

The Ostvolker silver and gold?

Not medals but wouldn't it be nice to have the Krim, Kuban, Demjansk and Cholm sheilds? Also the Kurland cuff title? They are all ostfront.

And what I have done is gotten all single ribbon bars to the medals.

Just a thought.

Peter.

Thanks for sharing that Peter, i have thought of getting the shields as well but i wanted to complete the medals as well.
The single ribbon bars idea is great
Definitely need the Ostvolker Silver & Gold. The Bronze came from your fine city, infact from someone with your initials, one of my favourite dealers for sure. Just wish he could get some more of those great press photos in stock.
Thanks again, Ant.

[Scott C.]

Ant, I believe your Italian medal is for the campaign in N. Africa (?)

[Anthony N]

Ant, I believe your Italian medal is for the campaign in N. Africa (?)

He's just lurking in the background
The Italian "Fronte Russo" medal is on the left side as you look at the picture, the opposite side to the Afrika medal. It has two swords.
There is another Italian medal for the Eastern front i think but i don't know the name & i'm not sure of the award criteria.
Ant.

[Jono]

Great Idea. A completed Ost collection would display really well

[Scott C.]

Ant, thanks for the clarification and close-up photo - very nice! I thought that might have been a Cossack badge.