Description
Medal for the Defense of the Polar Region variation 1
Made of gilded brass. Measures 32.17 mm in width, 37.40 mm in height including the eyelet and it weighs 17.1 grams without its suspension.Â
This medal is in great condition with crisp details. Even the higher laying parts show light wear only. Both sides show relatively few dings and scratches and much of the gold plating is still present. The medal comes with a double layer steel suspension.
The Medal “For the Defense of the Soviet Transarctic” was awarded to all participants in the defense of the Soviet Arctic region – soldiers of the Red Army, Navy and troops of the NKVD, as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defense of the North.
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