Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 45 mm (w) x 64

45 mm (w) x 64

one drowned at sea in a separate incident

measuring 34 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

(Bahnschutzpolizei Schulterklappen)

Gilded bronze fixtures are secured to the shaft at the tip

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 45 mm (w) x 64( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact and spotting, lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of Odessa was instituted on December 22, 1942 and awarded to all those who participated in the Defence of Odessa between August 10 and October 16 of 1942.