Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Capture Of Koenigsberg 1945 Archive joining his new unit shortly

joining his new unit shortly thereafter

in so called “Prinzen Size”

scattered holes evident throughout)

the announcement appearing in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 29749 of Tuesday

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Zollgrenzschutz” (For loyal services in border protection)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Capture Of Koenigsberg 1945 Archive joining his new unit shortlyInstituted in 1945. In brass, measuring 32 mm in diameter, nicks on the raised rim, spotting, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg was established by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on June 9, 1945. The qualifying period was from January 23, 1945 to April 10, 1945.