In copper; measures 37.3 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.1 mm wide; weighs 17.7 g without the suspension and connecting link. Features a separate eyelet soldered to the medallion.

In excellent, near mint condition. The raised details are perfect on both sides; in particular, there is none of the usual wear to the high points of Stalin's bas-relief portrait. The mint luster is intact and fully present throughout with attractive light toning to the high points; there are no blemishes or oxidation spots.

Includes an original early post-war suspension device, a two-layer model in brass and steel with an integral catch of the pin. The old, probably original ribbon is perfectly preserved and clean. The connecting link appears to be of the period. A truly superb example of the Variation 1 "Home Front" medal - literally impossible to upgrade!