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Decoration · Germany (Third Reich)
Tapferkeits- und Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker
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Sold median$139
median of 28 recent sales, 54 in all · typically $78 – $191 · 10 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
Medal for Gallantry and Merit for Members of the Eastern Peoples (German: Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung für Ostvölker) was a military and paramilitary award of Nazi Germany. Established on 14 July 1942, it was bestowed on personnel from the former Soviet Union (Ostvolk in German, literally "Eastern people") who volunteered to fight alongside German forces. The medal is sometimes called the Ostvolk Medal or Eastern People's Medal, (German: Ostvolkmedaille).
In addition to the Ostvolk medal, eastern volunteers were also eligible for German war medals and badges.
The Ostvolk medal features an octagonal (eight pointed) star with a plant pattern in the centre. There were two classes:
1st class - 50 mm in diameter, attached to the left uniform pocket by a pin and clasp. It could be awarded in gold or silver.
2nd class - 40 mm in diameter worn on a 32 mm wide ribbon from the left chest.
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1st Class
2nd Class
1st Class with Swords
Class not stated
with Swords
2nd Class with Swords
Silver
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class | $156 | $91 – $185 | 10last 24 May 2025 | 3 listed · $146 – $336 |
| 2nd Class | $188 | $69 – $213 | 7last 17 Oct 2026 | 5 listed · $90 – $203 |
| 1st Class with Swords | $245 | $158 – $325 | 7last 20 Mar 2018 | 1 listed · $325 |
| Class not stated | $170 | $150 – $184 | 5last 30 Jul 2021 | None listed |
Gold
Silver with Swords
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
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Sixbidsold
€46
approximately ≈ $52
+ est. 20% premium ≈ $62 paid
| with Swords | $125 | $106 – $125 | 6last 13 Jun 2015 | None listed |
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| 2nd Class with Swords | $193 | $163 – $194 | 3last 17 Oct 2026 | 1 listed · $90 |
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| Silver | $113 | $101 – $126 | 2last 26 Aug 2020 | None listed |
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| Gold | $200 | $200 | 1last 18 Apr 2019 | None listed |
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| Silver with Swords | $100 | $100 | 1last 26 Sept 2018 | None listed |
€50
approximately ≈ $57
+ est. 20% premium ≈ $68 paid
German Historica
€295
approximately ≈ $336
Griffin Militaria
$125
Griffin Militaria
$200
Griffin Militaria
$90
Griffin Militaria
$90
Griffin Militaria
$125