{"id":43018,"date":"2021-08-23T21:38:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T21:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soviet-medals.com\/?product=medal-for-the-defense-of-odessa-1"},"modified":"2024-02-10T14:22:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T14:22:43","slug":"medal-for-the-defense-of-odessa-1","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/soviet-medals.com\/?product=medal-for-the-defense-of-odessa-1","title":{"rendered":"Soviet Medal for the Defense of Odessa Variation 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nSoviet Medal for the Defense of Odessa Variation 1 WW2<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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Made of gilded brass. Measures 32.00 mm in width, <\/span>36.79 mm in height including its eyelet and it weighs 16.1 gram without its suspension.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This medal is in used condition with strong wear on its obverse. There are several dings and scratches and especially the higher laying parts like the wreath lack details. Still, the profiles of the soldiers are visible and the text can be read. Its reverse is in better condition and clearly shows the edges of the lettering and the hammer and sickle. The double layer suspension is time period to the medal and its connection ring has been cut.<\/p>\n

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In very worn condition but affordable and original
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This medal was awarded to all participants in the defence of Odessa. Both to soldiers and civilians, who took part in the defence of Odessa during its siege by German forces.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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