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Soviet WWII Campaign Medals
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Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad, Var. 1, 1940s. EXC condition; includes original suspension w. old ribbon. One of the best examples we've had in recent years.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad, Variation 1, 1940s. VF/EXC condition, an attractive wartime example free of noticeable flaws. Includes original WW2 suspension w. old ribbon.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad, Var. 2 ("Voenkomat" post-war issue), c.
1970s-80s. Near Mint condition.
Certificate for a Defense of Stalingrad Medal, March 1945. Hand-signed by
an Armored Corps Major General, commander of the Poltava Tank School. The
recipient fought at Stalingrad as an infantry private of the 65th Army during the
defensive phase of the battle. The document is in good condition.
Temporary Duplicate Document for a Defense of Stalingrad Medal, Aug. 1943
issue to Sergeant of the 40th Guards Tank Regiment. Extremely rare early
certificate in good condition.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad Award Document to a Spetsnaz Combat Engineers Major, Nov. 1943. Note the relatively early date of issue. VG condition. Comes with a copy of the recipient's award commendation for the Order of the Red Star.
Defense of Stalingrad Medal Document to a female medical officer w. 76th
Guards Rifle Division (which had fought at Stalingrad as part of the 64th Army,
Don Front). Very early, Dec. 1943 issue hand-signed by a commanding General.
She received a bullet wound in the Battle of Stalingrad and was awarded with
the Medal for Combat Service. VG condition. Comes w. a copy of the award
commendation for the Combat Service Medal.
Medal for the Defense of Leningrad, Var. 2, 1970s-80s. Post-war "Voenkomat" issue in outstanding condition.
Document for a Defense of Leningrad Medal, a very early series "A" document with a low serial number 04605, June 1943 issue. Very good to excellent condition, unusually well-preserved.
Award Document for a Defense of Leningrad Medal, September 1943. Very good condition. As it appears from the notes on verso, the recipient probably served in an anti-aircraft unit and in Spring 1945, was convicted of unspecified crime.
Medal for the Defense of Moscow, Var. 1, 1940s. A magnificent example, among the best we've ever had and impossible to upgrade. Includes original WW2 suspension and perfectly preserved old ribbon.
Medal for the Defense of Kiev, 1960s-70s. EXC condition, an exceptionally
attractive example with well-preserved old ribbon.
Document for Defense of Kiev Medal, issued in August 1968 in the Zaporozhye Region
of Ukraine. In superb condition.
Medal for the Defense of Caucasus, Var. 1, 1940s issue. A superb example on original wartime suspension w. nicely preserved old ribbon.
Medal for the Defense of Caucasus, Var. 2 (U-shaped ring), late 1940s. This
version of the Caucasus medal is harder to find than either the wartime Var. 1 or
even the relatively scarce "Voenkomat" Var. 3. A very attractive example in very
fine to excellent condition. Comes with original suspension.
Medal for the Defense of Caucasus, Var. 3, 1960s-80s. Very uncommon "Voenkomat"
version in outstanding condition.
Award Document for Defense of Caucasus Medal, issued to a Lt. Col. In 1947. In superb condition - very uncommon for a "large" certificate of its type.
Document for a Defense of Caucasus Medal, May 1945 issue to NCO in a Guards
Tank Corps. Hand-signed by his commanding General, a Hero of the Soviet Union.
In very good condition.
Document for a Defense of Caucasus Medal to a Navy Seaman serving
in an army antiaircraft unit. A relatively uncommon issue from August 1945, just
3 weeks before the end of WW2. Very good to excellent condition.
Document for the Defense of Caucasus Medal, April 1945 issue to a Mortar Platoon
Commander. Earlier in the war, he earned a Medal for Valor and two Orders of the
Red Star as a liaison officer of a rifle division's HQ. VF/EXC condition, far
better than most certificates of its type. Comes with award commendations for the
three WW2 decorations.
Medal for the Defense of Soviet Polar Region, Var. 1, c. 1945-46. EXC condition; includes original WW2 suspension and old ribbon. One of the best examples we've had in recent years.
Medal for the Defense of Soviet Polar Region, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat"), c.1970s- 80s. Features mint mark "LMD" on the eyelet and characteristic die break. EXC condition.
Document for Medal for the Defense of Soviet Polar Region, June 1945 to a female senior NCO serving in a military hospital. VF to EXC condition, uncommon for the early documents printed on thin and brittle paper.
Documents for Medals for the Defense of Odessa and Sevastopol, awarded to a
merchant fleet sailor. Both certificates were issued on the same day in October
1944 and are in outstanding condition. A very uncommon group to an unlikely
survivor of two early Patriotic War campaigns.
Document for a Medal for the Defense of Odessa, awarded in
September 1944 to a Sergeant Major. The recipient was studying
at an officer school at the time, but the available archival
document shows that he took part in the defense of Odessa
as a reconnaissance squad leader. His regiment was
successfully evacuated from Odessa at the end of the siege.
Later that year, it took part in the amphibious landing in
Crimea and in 1942-43, in the battle of Stalingrad (as part of
the 64th Army). The document is good condition. Comes with a
copy of the award decree for the Defense of Odessa Medal.
Medal for the Defense of Odessa Award Document issued in Oct. 1944 to a retired Army officer. Interestingly, it states the rank he had at the time of his discharge from the military in 1942, long obsolete by 1944. In fair to good condition, will display nicely despite the damage along the fold lines.
Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol, Var. 1, 1940s. Sub-variation w. raised border
and curled ends of the sailor's cap tally. VF to EXC condition, an
attractive example on original WW2 suspension with old ribbon.
Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol, Var. 1, Early Version w/o the raised border,
mid-1940s. VF condition, an attractive example free of significant flaws.
Award Document for a Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol, Dec. 1944 issue to the
skipper of a Black Sea Fleet minesweeper. During the defense of the city, his crew
on numerous occasions took part in successfully repelling German air attacks on
larger Soviet ships and was awarded with an Order of the Red Banner. Later in the
war, he lost his leg in combat but remained on active duty in the navy until at
least 1951. The document is in good condition. Comes with a photocopy of the award
commendation for the 1945 Order of the Red Banner and brief service information
from the Russian military archives.
Medal for the Capture of Berlin, Var. 1, c. 1945-46. A superb example w. old suspension and ribbon.
Medal for the Capture of Berlin, Var. 2, late 1940s. In outstanding condition and
includes original brass suspension with old ribbon.
Medal for the Capture of Berlin, Var. 2, late 1940s. Sub-variation w. round eyelet with flat sides. Near Mint condition, literally impossible to upgrade. Comes on original brass suspension.
Medal for the Capture of Berlin, Var. 3, circa 1960s-80s. A fairly uncommon post-war "Voenkomat" version in outstanding condition.
Document for a Capture of Berlin Medal, issued in Dec. 1945 to a high-level
political officer of the Soviet Army of Occupation Army in Central Europe. Hand-
signed by a Lt. General. During the Battle of Berlin, the recipient of the award
document specialized in propaganda aimed at degrading morale of the German troops.
The document comes with copies of the award commendations for his three wartime
decorations from the Russian archives.
Document for a Capture of Berlin Medal, issued in Oct. 1945 to a Guards Lt.
Colonel, commander of a dispatch aviation regiment of the 3rd Guards Tank Army.
The most unusual document to an aviator issued by the command of a tank army!
The recipient died less than a year later while serving with the Soviet
occupation army in Austria, probably due to an accident. The document is in
excellent condition. It comes with copies of the award commendations for two of
the recipient's wartime decorations including an Order of Alexander Nevsky.
Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg, Var. 1, c. 1945-1947. In outstanding condition, exceptionally attractive example w. bright mint luster.
Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg, Var. 2 with U-shaped eyelet, late 1940s. In
excellent condition, free of significant wear. Includes original brass suspension
with new ribbon.
Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg, Var. 3, c. 1970s-80s "Voenkomat" issue. EXC condition.
Documents for the Capture of Koenigsberg and Capture of Berlin Medals to a
Private of the 1st Belorussian Front. He served in a very distinguished, highly
decorated rifle division that helped to neutralize the German 9th Army under Gen.
Wenck, Hitler's last hope in the Battle of Berlin. At the end of the war, it met
the Americans on the Elbe River.
Document for Capture of Koenigsberg Medal, March 1948 issue to
a Private.
In very good condition.
Document for a Capture of Koenigsberg Medal, awarded in April 1947 to a Jewish woman. Excellent condition.
Medal for the Capture of Budapest, Var. 1, c.1945-47. EXC example; includes old suspension and ribbon.
Medal for the Capture of Budapest, Var. 2 (U-shaped eyelet), 1940s . In excellent
condition. Includes original 2-piece suspension with extremely attractive old
ribbon.
Medal for the Capture of Budapest, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat" version), circa 1970s- 80s
issue. In superb condition, literally impossible to upgrade.
Document for the Capture of Budapest Medal, awarded in June
1946 to a Guards Private.
In excellent condition.
Medal for the Capture of Vienna, Var. 1, c. 1945-47. Excellent condition; includes WW2 suspension and perfectly preserved old ribbon.
Medal for the Capture of Vienna, Var. 2, late 1940s. A superb example on original
suspension.
Medal for the Capture of Vienna, Var. 3, 1960s-80s. This medal is one of the most
scarce of the "Voenkomat" series. In near
mint condition.
Document for the Capture of Vienna Medal, issued in September
1948
to a Guards Artillery Private. In good condition.
Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw, Var. 2, late 1940s. Sub-variation w. round
eyelet with flat sides. Superb condition. Comes w. original brass suspension.
Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat"), c. 1970s-80s. Near mint condition.
Document for a Liberation of Warsaw Medal, March 1946 issue to
a Guards Private. In very good to excellent condition.
Award Document for a Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw, issued in 1979. A relatively uncommon, late "Voenkomat" certificate issued by a military commissariat in Moldavia. This can be a perfect match to a Variation 3 Warsaw medal. EXC condition.
Group of 5 documents to a Guards Rifle lieutenant.
Includes certificates for the Medals for the Liberation of
Warsaw, Capture of Berlin, Victory over Germany, and two
anniversary medals. A nice representative WW2 campaign group
to a Russian Guards infantry officer.
Medal for the Liberation of Prague, Var. 1, circa 1945-47. A superb example on
original suspension with attractive old ribbon.
Medal for the Liberation of Prague, Var. 3, c. 1970s-80s. A relatively scarce "Voenkomat" issue in near mint condition - literally impossible to upgrade.
Document for a Liberation of Prague Medal, November 1965 issue
by the military commissariat in the city of Pervouralsk. This
certificate would be a perfect match with a relatively Var. 3
"Voenkomat" version of the medal. In excellent condition.
Document for a Liberation of Prague Medal, Dec. 1945 issue. Hand-signed by a
Lt. General, Chief of Political Dept. of the Soviet Central Army Group in Europe.
In very good condition.
Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade, Var. 1, circa 1945-47. In outstanding
condition, practically impossible to upgrade; includes original suspension
with old ribbon. A truly superb example of one of the hardest to find Soviet WW2
campaign medals.
Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade, Var. 2 (U-shaped eyelet), late 1940s issue.
In outstanding condition, nearly impossible to upgrade.
Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade, Var. 3, c. 1970s-80s. A scarce "Voenkomat" issue in near mint condition.
Group of 4 Campaign Medal Documents, a so-called "Danube Bow" to a Guards Sgt.
Includes certificates for the Medals for the Liberation of Belgrade, Capture of
Vienna and Budapest, and Victory over Germany. Three of the documents are signed
by the commanding general. Scarce and highly desirable WW2 set in VG/EXC
condition.
Document for a Liberation of Belgrade Medal, March 1947 issue.
In excellent condition.
Medal for Victory over Germany, Var. 1, c. 1945-47. In outstanding condition; comes on original suspension w. nicely preserved old ribbon.
Medal for Victory over Germany, Var. 2, late 1940s. In outstanding condition; includes original brass suspension.
Medal for Victory over Germany, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat" issue), 1960s-80s. Very fine
to excellent condition.
Award Document for a Medal for Victory over Germany, awarded on 9 May 1946 (first anniversary of the V-Day as celebrated in the USSR) to a Sergeant in Romanian Army. The document was issued by the Allied Control Committee in Romania and has facsimile signature of the Deputy Chairman of the Committee Tank Corps Col. General Susaykov. An exceptionally rare and interesting document, despite its far less than perfect condition!
Document for Victory over Germany Medal, early type with red cover.
Hand-signed by a Lieutenant General, Chief of the Main Communication Center
of the Narkomat of Defense. The document was issued on 23 June 1945, likely for
the Victory Parade in Moscow that took place on the following day. Extremely
uncommon piece in excellent condition.
Document for Victory over Germany Medal, early type w. red cover, issued 22 June 1945 to a NKVD servicewoman, likely for the Victory Parade in Moscow in which her regiment took part. Very uncommon, VG/EXC condition. Victory over Germany certificates with red cover were issued primarily to VIPs, staff officers of the Moscow Military District, and, reportedly, to participants of the 1945 Victory Parade.
Award Document for Victory over Germany Medal, a very early, Nov. 1946 issue to a Sr. Lieutenant. In superb condition.
Award Document for a Victory over Germany Medal, a relatively
early, January 1946 issue to a Corporal in an illustrious
Cannon Brigade of the 11th Artillery Division, 2nd Ukrainian
Front. In excellent condition.
Medal for Victory over Japan, Var. 2, c. 1940s . EXC condition; includes original
steel suspension.
Medal for Victory over Japan, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat" version), c. 1970s - 80s. Excellent condition.
Document for Victory over Japan Medal, April 1946 issue to a Railway Troops Captain. EXC condition.
Document for Victory over Japan Medal, 1947 issue to a
Private.
In outstanding condition.
Medal for Meritorious Labor during the Great Patriotic War, Var. 1, c. 1945-47. In outstanding condition; includes old suspension and ribbon.
Medal for Meritorious Labor During the Great Patriotic War,
Var. 2 1940s. In excellent condition and includes original
brass
suspension.
Medal for Meritorious Labor during the Great Patriotic War, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat"
version), 1960s-80s. Near mint condition.
Award Document for Patriotic War Meritorious Labor Medal, June 1946 issue to a woman. EXC condition.
Award Document for Medal for Meritorious Labor during the Great Patriotic War, a
scarce post-Soviet issue from 1995. VG / EXC condition.