Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Defence of Sevastopol Archive illustrating an eagle surmounted by

illustrating an eagle surmounted by the royal crown and placed above crossed rifles

obverse centre exhibiting a finely detailed hand-painted design on enamels of multiple colors

measuring 25 mm and 30 mm in diameter

with oxidation visible to the core of the decoration and material fatigue evident throughout the case

the lower edge of the six o’clock marked “W” for maker J

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Defence of Sevastopol Archive illustrating an eagle surmounted byConstructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, unmarked, measuring 32. 10 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.