Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Sebastopol 1941-1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with some chipping and scratching

with some chipping and scratching visible throughout the enamels and evidence of possible re-finishing

measuring 41 mm (w) x 64 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension

A cross urdy with white-enamelled arms

the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 29422 of Friday

marked on ribbons

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Sebastopol 1941-1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with some chipping and scratching( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, exhibiting greening on the obverse, edge nicks, along with spotting and contact marks overall, soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of Sevastopol was instituted on December 22, 1942 and awarded to service and civilian personnel who participated in the