USSR – 2 Medal Groupings – WWII & Service Awards – Victory over Japan, Combat Merit, Anniversary Medals
Grouping 1 (2 medals):
Медаль «За победу над Японией» / Medal "For the Victory over Japan"
Brass, obverse features bust of Joseph Stalin facing left
Reverse inscribed with the award’s name in Cyrillic
Ribbon: red with yellow edges
Медаль «Двадцать лет победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941–1945 гг.» / Jubilee Medal “20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945” (1965)
Brass, obverse shows Soviet soldier with sword
Reverse bears commemorative dates and laurel branches
Ribbon: black-orange St. George with green-red edge stripes
Grouping 2 (3 medals):
Медаль «За боевые заслуги» / Medal "For Combat Merit"
Silver with crossed rifles motif and red “СССР” inscription
Ribbon: grey with yellow edge stripes
Медаль «За победу над Германией в Великой Отечественной войне 1941–1945 гг.» – variation with Stalin portrait and inscription “Наше дело правое – мы победили” / Medal “For Victory over Germany” – Stalin version
Brass, obverse with Stalin portrait
Reverse inscribed in Cyrillic with award’s name
Ribbon: black-orange St. George stripes
Медаль «Двадцать лет победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941–1945 гг.» / Jubilee Medal “20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945” (1965)
Same type as above
Condition:
All medals mounted on original suspension bars with correct ribbons. Minor wear and patina consistent with age. Please see detailed photographs for exact condition.
Historical Significance:
These are original Soviet military and jubilee medals awarded for service in WWII and commemorations thereafter. The set includes both combat and commemorative awards, making it a desirable lot for collectors of Soviet or WWII militaria.
Summary:
Lot includes two complete mounted groupings (2 medals + 3 medals)
All original Soviet awards with correct ribbons
Era: WWII and post-war commemoratives (1945–1965)
Languages: Russian (Cyrillic inscriptions)
Ideal for collectors of Soviet, WWII, or Cold War militaria