Soviet Medal for the Defense of Leningrad (variation with a short horizon) with document

Description

Soviet Medal for the Defense of Leningrad with document

Short Horizon variation

Awarded to Guards Captain Stepan Grigorievich Malik (Степан Григорьевич Малик)

Made of gold plated brass. Measures 32.22 mm in diameter, 37.53 mm in height including its eyelet and weighs 17.7 gram without its suspension.

In nice condition with a strong dark patina and medium overall wear. Both sides show several small dings and scratches but most details are still visible. Its original suspension and ribbon are time period to the medal its connection ring has not been cut.

Comes with its document in used condition with strong folding lines but all 4 quadrants still attached. It is dated 1 June 1943 and is numbered Д 27084

More information on Captain Malik can be found here

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