The Medal “For the Defence of Leningrad” was a World War II campaign medal of the Soviet Union established on December 22, 1942 to recognise the valour and hard work of the Soviet civilian and military defenders of Leningrad during the 872-day siege of the city by the German armed forces between September 8, 1941 and January 27, 1944. The Medal “For the Defence of Leningrad” was awarded to all participants in the defence of Leningrad – soldiers of the Red Army, Navy and troops of the NKVD, and also to the persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of Leningrad during its siege by German forces.
Campaign medals
USSR. Medal for the Defense of Leningrad. Variation 1.
$40.00
Medal for the Defense of Leningrad in excellent condition. Variation 1. Circa 1940s.
