Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Sevastopol consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each demonstrating a consistent patina

each demonstrating a consistent patina

marked S 900 on reverse bottom arm

stamped in white ink on the left side with a Red Army Uniform Depot in Moscow mark and size stamped "54"

he made Lieutenant General in mid 1943 and was awarded the Knight’s Cross on August 22

with some battle formation drawings)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Sevastopol consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each demonstrating a consistent patina( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, edge nicks, spotting and surface wear overall, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of Sevastopol was instituted on December 22, 1942 and was awarded to service and civilian personnel who participated in the defence of Sevastopol between November