Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Capture of Budapest 1945

Instituted in 1945. In brass, measuring 32 mm in diameter, soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, spotting, edge nicks, scattered gilt wear, very fine.

Footnote: The Medal for the Capture of Budapest was instituted on June 9, 1945 and awarded to those involved in the capture of Budapest on February 13, 1945.