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 all of which came under

all of which came under the jurisdiction of NATO's Fourth Allied Tactical Air Force (4 ATAF) which

45 mm (w) x 64

constructed of twisted and rolled black threading

Gilded bronze fixtures are secured to the shaft at the tip

one drowned at sea in a separate incident

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 all of which came under( ). 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.