In brass; measures 32.2 mm wide; weighs 17.2g not including the suspension and connecting link. Early sub-variation without the raised border on the obverse.

In very fine condition. The medallion is free of edge knocks or nicks. There are some small dings and tiny contact marks throughout, none of them glaring; the highest points of the raised artwork show mild wear, while most of the details such as the stripes of sailor's telnyashka T-shirt or the ends of the cap tally are well-preserved. Spots of light tarnish to the background but the toning is overall attractive,

In brass; measures 32.2 mm wide; weighs 17.2g not including the suspension and connecting link. Early sub-variation without the raised border on the obverse.

In very fine condition. The medallion is free of edge knocks or nicks. There are some small dings and tiny contact marks throughout, none of them glaring; the highest points of the raised artwork show mild wear, while most of the details such as the stripes of sailor's telnyashka T-shirt or the ends of the cap tally are well-preserved. Spots of light tarnish to the background but the toning is overall attractive, without major blemishes.

Comes on original suspension, a WW2 two-layer model is steel and brass with self-locking pin. The ribbon, albeit not of the same vintage as the medal, shows age and wear while remaining perfectly sound and clean. The connecting link has been cut but appears to be of the period.

Overall, an attractive example of the earliest version of the Var. 1 Sevastopol Medal, showing a lot of character while being free of significant flaws.
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