Medal for the Defense of Soviet Polar Region, Variation 1, 1940s issue.
In brass; measures 37.0 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.2 mm wide, 2.7 mm thick at the edge; weighs 17.2 g not including the suspension and connecting link.
In outstanding, excellent condition. The details of the obverse are pristine and exceptionally crisp. The original "gilt" mint luster is extremely well preserved and bright, having only the tiniest amount of mild patina on the raised portions that adds character; there are no blemishes or oxidation spots. There are some minuscule contact marks on the reverse but no dings, scratches, edge bumps or other significant wear visible o
In brass; measures 37.0 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.2 mm wide, 2.7 mm thick at the edge; weighs 17.2 g not including the suspension and connecting link.
In outstanding, excellent condition. The details of the obverse are pristine and exceptionally crisp. The original "gilt" mint luster is extremely well preserved and bright, having only the tiniest amount of mild patina on the raised portions that adds character; there are no blemishes or oxidation spots. There are some minuscule contact marks on the reverse but no dings, scratches, edge bumps or other significant wear visible on either side of the medallion.
The medal comes on the original suspension device, a WW2 double-layer model in steel with a self-locking pin. The perfectly clean ribbon is old, possibly original to the medal. The connecting link appears to be of the period. This superb example of the Soviet Variation 1 Polar Region Medal is the best we've had in years and in our opinion, literally impossible to upgrade.
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