Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Kiev 1941 Newly Listed Very rare set

Very rare set

and five miscellaneous family images)

Silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star-shaped base

without strap

The promotion is backdated to March 30

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Kiev 1941 Newly Listed Very rare setInstituted in 1961. In brass, measuring 32 mm in diameter, edge nicks, moderate surface wear, lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of Kiev was established by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on June 21, 1961. It was awarded in conjunction with the twentieth anniversary of the German invasion. It was the only campaign medal to be