Soviet WWII, Stalingrad Medal & Document, 1943, 16396

Original period manufacture. Document awarded in 1943 with a wartime medal showing honest service wear and use, these were purchased together. The document shows age and wear with folds,minor tears in the edges and tape repairs, remaining quite sound for display. The medal features its original ribbon with an uncut steel backing plate, showing staining to the ribbon. An excellent set awarded during the war. Named to Mikhail Sobol.