Russia (Soviet Union): Medal 'For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945'. Instituted 1945

Awarded to Soviet service personnel who were on active service during The Great Patriotic War (Military service of 3 months or civil service of 6 months). Also awarded to some allied forces, for example medals awarded to the Bulgarian Armed Forces It is estimated that 14,933,000 x personnel qualified for this medal Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: VF