Russia, Soviet Union. The Medals For The Defence Of Sebastopol And Odessa, With Award Documents, Named To Captain Adolf Semyonovich Polner GTRexclude with English text on the

with English text on the left: "On the occasion of the twenty-fifth Anniversary of the accession of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN to the Throne the accompanying medal is presented to"

measuring 58 mm (w) x 138 mm (h)

He was quickly promoted to sergeant on July 27

The first letter is dated from 1939

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in New Westminster under the authority of G

Russia, Soviet Union. The Medals For The Defence Of Sebastopol And Odessa, With Award Documents, Named To Captain Adolf Semyonovich Polner GTRexclude with English text on theIncludes: 1. Medal for the Defence of Sebastopol 1941 1942 ( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, greening evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, exhibiting contact marks and spotting overall, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback. 2. Medal for the Defence of Odessa 1942 ( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32 mm (w) x 37. 3 mm (h)