Soviet Medal for the Defense of Leningrad variation 1b ‘Long Horizon’

Description

Medal for the Defense of Leningrad 

Variation 1b with a ‘Long Horizon’

Made of gold plated brass. Measures 32.16 mm in width, 37.97 mm in height including its eyelet and weighs 17.0 grams without its suspension.

In excellent condition with its details still visible and a good amount of gold plating still present. The double layer suspension and ribbon are time period to the medal and its connection ring has been cut.

Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians who participated in the defense of Leningrad between September 1941 and January 1944. 

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