Description
Medal for the Capture of Berlin
Voenkomat variation
Made of brass. Measures 32.01 mm in width, 36.97 mm in height including the eyelet and it weighs 15.8 grams without its suspension.
This medal is in excellent condition with all details crisp and much of the original luster still visible, especially on its reverse. The brass suspension is time period to the medal and its connection ring has been cut.
‘Voenkomat variation’ medals are post-war issues that were awarded by a Voenkomat (Military Commissariat) at the veteran’s place of residence. The reasons for the late issue could vary but in most instances, the Voenkomat medals were “catch-up” awards to those who had taken part in the battle and then somehow overlooked by the awarding authorities during WW2 and in the immediate post-war years.
The Medal “For the Capture of Berlin” was awarded to soldiers of the Red Army, Navy, and troops of the NKVD, direct participants of the assault and capture of the city as well as to the organizers and leaders of combat operations in the capture of this city.
Please contact us with questions
