Medal for Victory over Germany Awarded by the Soviet Army

Identifier
irn692608
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2019.21.6
  • 2018.361
Dates
1 Jan 1941 - 31 Dec 1945
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)

Archival History

The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2019 by Vladimir Lewin.

Scope and Content

Medal awarded by the Soviet Army - Russian words translate as "We are the Victors - 1941-1945."

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Gold colored, round medal with a portrait in the center and Cyrillic Russian text above and below. The reverse has Cyrillic Russian text, and a 5 pointed star. The attached ribbon has alternating black and orange stripes, Both ends of the ribbon attach to and fold over a metal plate with pin on the back.

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.