Lot 1351:
Soviet WWII Medal 'For the Defence of Moscow'
Sold for: $110
Description
A Soviet WWII Medal ‘For the Defence of Moscow’ (Medal ‘Za oboronu Moskvy’). The medal is constructed from a gold-toned base metal, attached via a ring to a pentagonal metal suspension device covered with a striped fabric ribbon. The obverse features an embossed scene depicting soldiers, a tank, and the Kremlin with a flag bearing a hammer and sickle, encircled by a laurel wreath and inscribed in Cyrillic “ЗА ОБОРОНУ МОСКВЫ” (FOR THE DEFENSE OF MOSCOW) alongside the dates “1941 1945”. The reverse displays a hammer and sickle emblem above the Cyrillic inscription “ЗА НАШУ СОВЕТСКУЮ РОДИНУ” (FOR OUR SOVIET MOTHERLAND). The ribbon exhibits alternating red and pale green/yellow vertical stripes, attached to a light-colored metal backing plate with a horizontal pin fastening mechanism.
Condition report:
Fair condition commensurate with age and use. The medal shows patination and surface wear. The ribbon exhibits some fraying and discoloration.
Share this lot:
