Russia (Soviet Union): Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad

The Medal for the 'Defence of Stalingrad' was established on, 22 December 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal's statute was amended on July 18, 1980 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR № 2523-X

The medal was awarded to all Soviet personnel who were participants in the defence of Stalingrad—his included soldiers of the Red Army (including Air Force), Navy and troops of the NKVD, as well as specified civilians and uniformed civilian services, who took part in the defence of Stalingrad during its siege by Axis forces

It is estimated that 759600 medals were issued

The medal mounted on a contemporary pentagonal metal plate in the traditional Russian style, complete with reverse pin and clasp fittings, as issued

Condition: About EF

Code: 23157