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Original Russian Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ and Ribbon. N 187. - N 187 The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal's statute was amended on July 18, 1980 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR T70; 2523-X. The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was awarded to all participants in the defence of Stalingrad—soldiers of the Red Army, Navy and troops of the NKVD, as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of Stalingrad during its siege by Axis forces. The Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad" was worn on the left side of the chest and in the presence of other awards of the USSR, was located immediately after the Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol". If worn in the presence of Orders or medals of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence. This Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ is 32mm in diameter circular brass medal with a raised rim. On its obverse there is a row of five overlapping fully equipped soldiers with their rifles at the ready marching to the left, above the two rightmost soldiers, the Soviet flag is waving; above the others, tanks and combat aircraft are also pointing to the left. At the top in the centre, a relief five pointed star, on either side of the star along the upper medal circumference, the relief inscription ‘FOR THE DEFENSE OF STALINGRAD’. On the reverse near the top, the relief image of the hammer and sickle below the image is the relief inscription in three rows ‘FOR OUR SOVIET MOTHERLAND’. In very good condition with light age related staining. The ribbon and plate and pin are in very good order also. The price includes UK delivery. N 187. £145.00
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