Description
Soviet medal for the Capture of Budapest
Variation 3 ‘Voenkomat’
Made out of gilded brass. Measures 32.11 mm in width, 37.13 mm in height including its eyelet and weighs 15.7 grams without its suspension.
In excellent condition with crisp details and most gold plating present. There are relatively few contract marks and dings and both sides show an appealing patina. The suspension and ribbon are time period to the medal and its connection ring has not been cut.
This medal is one of the 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.
Early example of a less seen variation!
Awarded to Soviet service personnel who took part in the battle of Budapest between 20 December 1944 and 15 February 1945.
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