Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 United Republic of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers

commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers of the Spanish Army

It exhibits extensive foxing on the edges of the pages

one on each side at the front with a traditional hip-side entry and one on the right seat which has an olive green metal button and button down flap

two newspaper articles

blue would have been used for a second (silver) class medal and it is possible that the colour has changed with age

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 United Republic of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers( ). 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.