Medal for Victory over Japan, Variation 2, 1940s-50s issue.
In brass; measures 37.3 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.1 mm wide; weighs 17.2 g not including the suspension and connecting link. Features a U-shaped eyelet.
In excellent condition. Both sides are extremely well-preserved, completely free of any wear visible to the naked eye and have only microscopic contact marks that can be found under a 10x magnification. The details of Stalin's bas-relief and lettering are perfect and exceptionally crisp. The brass exhibits an attractive even patina with just a few tiny oxidation spots, mostly on the reverse and not really detractive, while a g
In brass; measures 37.3 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.1 mm wide; weighs 17.2 g not including the suspension and connecting link. Features a U-shaped eyelet.
In excellent condition. Both sides are extremely well-preserved, completely free of any wear visible to the naked eye and have only microscopic contact marks that can be found under a 10x magnification. The details of Stalin's bas-relief and lettering are perfect and exceptionally crisp. The brass exhibits an attractive even patina with just a few tiny oxidation spots, mostly on the reverse and not really detractive, while a good amount of the original "gilt" mint luster is present in recessed areas on both sides.
Comes on original suspension device, a single-layer model in brass. The ribbon is relatively new (from original old Soviet stock). The connecting link appears to be of the period. Overall, an attractive example of the Victory over Japan Medal.
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