Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg 1945 United Republic of He was placed on the

He was placed on the Hospital Ship St

He was in battle eighteen days later

flanked by his monogram

fronted by an olive branch

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg 1945 United Republic of He was placed on the( ). Instituted in 1945. In brass, measuring 32 mm x 37. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, oxidation spotting and surface wear evident on both sides, fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg was instituted on June 9, 1945 and was awarded to those involved in the capture of Koenigsburg, which occurred from January 23 to April 10, 1945.