Bidspirit auction | Soviet and Vietnam War Medals

Soviet and Vietnam War Medals - 1. Soviet WWII Medal For the Defence of the Soviet Transarctic. Good condition, in plastic sleeve. Established 05Dec1944 to honor military personnel and civilians who defended the Arctic region (primarily the Murmansk area) against Axis forces 1941-1944. This is the 3rd rarest wartime Soviet defensive campaign medal. 3.5” long, 2” wide (medal) Sleeve 5” long, 2.25” wide. 2. Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal 1st Class. Good condition in light weight plastic sleeve. Created 12May1964 by the former government of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Awarded to South Vietnamese military personnel and allied forces (i.e. US service members) for outstanding achievements or meritorious service in the field of civil affairs and civic actions. 1st Class was designated specifically for commissioned officers, 2nd Class was for enlisted personnel. 2.75” long, 1.5” wide (medal), Sleeve and card 4” long, 2” wide. 3. Soviet Medal For the Capture of Budapest. Good condition. WWII campaign decoration established 09June1945 to recognize and reward participants who fought in the Budapest Offensive against Nazi Germany and its Axis allies 29Oct1944-13Feb1945. Awarded to personnel of the Soviet Red Army, Navy, and NKVD troops who took part in the assault. 4. Soviet Medal For Distinguished Labour. Good condition. Established 27Dec1938 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. A civilian efficiency award presented to workers, farmers, scientists, and engineers to honor labor productivity, professional achievements, and contributions to the socialist economy or culture. Award ceased production immediately following dissolution of the Soviet Union 1991. 3.5” long, 2” wide. Please see photos. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of fakes, this item is sold as-is without warranty of authenticity.