In brass; measures 37.1 mm in height incl. eyelet; 32.2 mm in width; weighs 16.1 g not including the suspension and connecting link. Variation 1 characterized by a separate eyelet soldered to the medallion.

The medal is in outstanding, excellent condition. Both sides are literally pristine: there is no wear visible to the naked eye and only a few microscopic contact marks that are hard to find even with a 10x loupe. The raised details of the artwork and lettering are perfect and exceptionally crisp. There is mild toning to the raised parts of the obverse that adds character, but b

In brass; measures 37.1 mm in height incl. eyelet; 32.2 mm in width; weighs 16.1 g not including the suspension and connecting link. Variation 1 characterized by a separate eyelet soldered to the medallion.

The medal is in outstanding, excellent condition. Both sides are literally pristine: there is no wear visible to the naked eye and only a few microscopic contact marks that are hard to find even with a 10x loupe. The raised details of the artwork and lettering are perfect and exceptionally crisp. There is mild toning to the raised parts of the obverse that adds character, but both sides are free of significant oxidation or blemishes; the original "gilt finish" (mint luster) is exceptionally well-preserved and bright throughout.

The medal comes on an original suspension device, a WW2 two-layer model in steel with self-locking pin. The connecting link appears to be original, and its ends are still joined with solder. The old, probably original ribbon is perfectly preserved and clean.

To summarize, this is a truly superb example of the Variation 1 Defense of Moscow Medal - the best we've had in years and in our opinion, literally impossible to upgrade.
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