The Soviet 20th Anniversary Medal, established May 7th, 1965, marks twenty years of victory in the 'Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945'. The medal was conferred upon all servicemen and civilians who served in the Armed Forces during WWII. It's estimated over 15 million were awarded. Original Issue - Full Size Medal - Brass Obverse: Dated (1945-1965) and presents the soldier-liberator monument (erected in 1949), dedicated to the soldiers who died in the Battle of Berlin. Reverse: Russian inscription translates to: "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War XX". Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear. ---------------------------------- WW2 (USSR) - Authentic Issue Soviet Union 20 Year Anniversary Medal $44.00 (Firm) Est. 7 May 65 marking 20 years of victory in the "Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" Conferred upon all Servicemen & Civilians who served in the Armed Forces. It's estimated over 15 Million were awarded. ------------------------------------
