Russia, Soviet Union. A Nakhimov Medal Auction Archive reverse engraver marked "WRIGHT" below

reverse engraver marked "WRIGHT" below the bow

5-inch Howitzer

measuring 175 mm x 256 mm x 50

interior lid and medal bed intact

where for the same ideal he bravely died

Russia, Soviet Union. A Nakhimov Medal Auction Archive reverse engraver marked "WRIGHT" below( ). Instituted in 1944. In bronze, numbered on the edge, measuring 35. 7 in diameter, light contact and surface wear, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Nakhimov Medal was a Soviet military award created on March 3, 1944 by decision of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, to reward distinction in the defence of the socialist homeland and to actively recognize successful combat