Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of twisted and rolled

constructed of twisted and rolled black threading

Gilded bronze fixtures are secured to the shaft at the tip

measuring 34 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

marked "Notified in Army Orders for March

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of twisted and rolled( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact and spotting, lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of Odessa was instituted on December 22, 1942 and awarded to all those who participated in the Defence of Odessa between August 10 and October 16 of 1942.