Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad
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The Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad (Медаль «За оборону Сталинграда») was established on December 22, 1942. It was designed to commemorate the deeds of all the soldiers and civilians who had actively fought in the defence of Stalingrad from the German
s, in the Battle of Stalingrad
, between July 12 and November 19, 1942.
The medal shows images of the soldiers of the Red Army
and the inscription on it reads, "For defence of Stalingrad". The award was awarded to 759,560 persons (as of 1995) and is an identifying distinction of a Russia
n World War II
veteran. The award, similar to most Soviet medals, is now defunct.
It is a highly-sought collectors' item, as the Battle of Stalingrad was quite a significant turning point in World War II.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
s, in the Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a major battle of World War II in which Nazi Germany and its allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad in southwestern Russia. The battle took place between 23 August 1942 and 2 February 1943...
, between July 12 and November 19, 1942.
The medal shows images of the soldiers of the Red Army
Red Army
The Workers' and Peasants' Red Army started out as the Soviet Union's revolutionary communist combat groups during the Russian Civil War of 1918-1922. It grew into the national army of the Soviet Union. By the 1930s the Red Army was among the largest armies in history.The "Red Army" name refers to...
and the inscription on it reads, "For defence of Stalingrad". The award was awarded to 759,560 persons (as of 1995) and is an identifying distinction of a Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
veteran. The award, similar to most Soviet medals, is now defunct.
It is a highly-sought collectors' item, as the Battle of Stalingrad was quite a significant turning point in World War II.