The second class in silver of the Ostvolk medal could be awarded for merit. 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 War Merit Cross 2nd Class.
The award measured 40x40 mm and hung on a green ribbon with two white bands. THe ribbonbar has the same colors as the ribbon.