Soviet Medal for the Victory over Germany variation 1b

Description

Medal for the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945

Variation 1b with a separately soldiered eyelet and the word ‘войне’ on its reverse further apart from the curved text ‘Германией’

Made of gold plated brass. Measures 32.11 mm in width, 37.74 mm in height, including the eyelet and it weighs 17.5 grams without its suspension. 

This medal is in decent condition with medium overall wear. Most gold plating has worn off but a fair amount of details is still visible. Its brass suspension and ribbon are time period to the medal.

Awarded to Soviet service personnel who were on active service during The Great Patriotic War (Military service of 3 months or civil service of 6 months). Also awarded to some allied forces such as the post 9 September 1944 Bulgarian Armed Forces.

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