Description
Medal for the Capture of Berlin
Awarded to Guards Sergeant Ivan Ivanovich Shushval (иван иванович Шушвал)
Less seen variation with a round eyelet struck as part of the medal
Made of brass. Measures 32.12 mm in width, 37.35 mm in height including its eyelet and it weighs 15.7 grams without its suspension.
This medal is in nice condition with its details crisp. Most of its original luster has worn off but show relatively few dings and scratches. The brass suspension and ribbon is time period to the medal.
Its accompanying booklet is dated 8 May 1947 and is numbered B 394101
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.
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