Description
Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol
‘Voenkomat’ Variation
Made of brass. It measures 32.08 mm in width, 37.31 mm in height including the eyelet and it weighs 16.0 grams without its suspension.Â
In excellent condition, retaining sharp details with only a limited number of small dings and contact marks. Unlike many Voenkomat medals, this example was clearly worn, which accounts for the loss of most of its original luster. The brass suspension and ribbon are period-correct, and the connecting ring remains uncut.
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.
The Medal “For the Defense of Sevastopol” was awarded to all participants in the defense of Sevastopol. Both to soldiers and civilians, who took part in the defense of Sevastopol during its siege by German forces.Â
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