Description
Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol
Rare sub-variation of the ‘Voenkomat’ series
Made of brass. It measures 32.02 mm in width, 37.19 mm in height including the eyelet and it weighs 16.7 grams without its suspension.Â
In excellent condition with light overall wear. Much of the original gold-like luster is still present and the details of the raised areas are well preserved. The brass 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.
Rarest of the variations!
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