Medal for the Defence of Odessa

Medal for the Defence of Odessa
Medal for the Defense of Odessa

The Medal for the Defense of Odessa (Медаль «За оборону Одессы») was established on December 22, 1942[1]. It was awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civil citizens who took part in the defense of Odessa during its siege by the Germans in 1941[2].

References

  1. ^ http://soviet-awards.com/medals12.htm
  2. ^ http://soviet-awards.com/medals12.htm

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