Russian Medal for the Defence of the Soviet Transarctic

Russian Medal 'For the Defence of the Soviet Transarctic' (Медаль 'За оборону Советского Заполярья'). The medal was awarded to all Soviet military and civilians who participated in the defence of the Soviet Trans-Arctic regions between 25 June 1941 and 19 September 1944. The medal is complete with it's original ribbon set-up which is complete with pin-back device. Nice example in good used condition!