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Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Defence of the Caucasus

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Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Defence of the Caucasus

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Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Defence of the Caucasus

(Медаль за оборону Кавказа). Instituted in 1944. In brass, measuring 32 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, the suspension with a partial manufacturer's mark on its reverse, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of the Caucasus was established on May 1, 1944 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Its statute was modified by multiple resolutions of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, on May 16, 1944, June 2, 1944, June 5, 1944, March 10, 1945, March 15, 1945, and lastly by decree № 2523-X of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of July 18, 1980. It was awarded to all participants in the defence of the Caucasus, which included soldiers of the Red Army, sailors of the Navy, troops of the NKVD, as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of the Caucasus during the battle for the Caucasus.