In brass; measures 37.6 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.4 mm wide, 2.6-2.7 mm thick at the edge; weighs 17.1 g not including the suspension and connecting link.

In outstanding, excellent condition. The details are perfect and crisp on both sides. The medal is almost free of visible wear and has only a few minuscule contact marks that are nearly unnoticeable to the naked eye. The original "gilt" mint luster is exceptionally well-preserved and bright in recessed areas throughout. There is only a very minimal amount of light tarnish that adds character rather than detracts, no signific

In brass; measures 37.6 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.4 mm wide, 2.6-2.7 mm thick at the edge; weighs 17.1 g not including the suspension and connecting link.

In outstanding, excellent condition. The details are perfect and crisp on both sides. The medal is almost free of visible wear and has only a few minuscule contact marks that are nearly unnoticeable to the naked eye. The original "gilt" mint luster is exceptionally well-preserved and bright in recessed areas throughout. There is only a very minimal amount of light tarnish that adds character rather than detracts, no significant blemishes or oxidation spots.

The medal comes on original WW2 suspension, a double-layer model in steel with a self-locking catch of the pin. The old ribbon shows a minor amount of rust staining that transferred from the suspension but remains perfectly sound and overall attractive. (We believe that the vintage ribbon adds a great deal of character to the award but just in case the new owner prefers a brand-new ribbon, we've added a sufficient length of it on the side at no extra charge.) The connecting link appears to be of the period.

Overall, it is an unusually nice example of the Soviet medal for fighting in the Arctic, among the best we've handled in recent years!
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