Lot 1261:
Soviet WWII Medal for the Defence of Leningrad
Sold for: $85
Description
A Soviet Medal for the Defence of Leningrad, a military award medal crafted from a yellowish metal, likely brass or bronze. The circular medal is suspended from a pentagonal mounting with a fabric ribbon and pin-back clasp. The obverse features an embossed scene depicting soldiers with rifles, a prominent spire-like monument, and a star, encircled by the Cyrillic inscription “ЗА ОБОРОНУ ЛЕНИНГРАДА” (For the Defence of Leningrad). The reverse displays a hammer and sickle emblem above the Cyrillic text “ЗА НАШУ СОВЕТСКУЮ РОДИНУ” (For Our Soviet Homeland). The ribbon is beige or pale yellow with two vertical teal green stripes.
Condition report:
Good overall condition consistent with age and use. The metal surfaces exhibit tarnishing and patina. The fabric ribbon shows minor discoloration and fraying. The pin mechanism is intact and functional.
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