Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. The Medal “To a Partisan of the Patriotic War” (Russian: Медаль Партизану Отечественной войны) was a World War II Soviet award established in two classes. This was done on February 2, 1943, by decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. It recognized the courage of the partisans in their struggle to free the Soviet Motherland behind enemy lines. Its statute was amended by a further decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR in 1947.
This 1st Class Soviet Partisan Medal is made of gilded brass. It measures 32.11 mm in diameter and 2.59 mm in thickness at the very edge of the medal. The height of the medal is 37.12 mm (including the eyelet) and it weighs 16.57 gram. The medal is in great condition with all details still visible. The ribbon shows some light fraying on one side as shown, but otherwise this is a piece with tons of character.
A great example, ready for further research and display.
The medal first class was awarded to partisans, to leaders and organizers of partisan units, for outstanding achievements in organizing the guerrilla movement, for bravery, heroism and outstanding achievements displayed in the partisan struggle in the occupied territories of our Soviet Motherland far behind the German lines.
The medal second class was awarded to partisans, to leaders and organizers of partisan units, for personal distinction in combat, in the execution of orders and command assignments, for active support of the guerrilla struggle against the German invaders.
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