USSR – Medal “For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945”

Description

This medal is the Soviet “For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945” (Медаль «За победую над Германией в Великой Отечественной войне 1941–1945 гг.»), one of the most awarded Soviet awards after World War II.
Background and History:

Established: May 9, 1945 (on the day of the surrender of Nazi Germany)
Purpose: Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians who participated in the war effort against Nazi Germany.
Number of awards: Approximately 14,933,000 people received this medal, making it one of the most widely distributed Soviet awards.

Description of the Medal:

Material: Brass
Diameter: 32 mm
Design:
The obverse features a profile image of Joseph Stalin, dressed in a marshal’s uniform.
The inscription reads:
“НАШЕ ДЕЛО ПРАВОЕ — МЫ ПОБЕДИЛИ”
(Our cause is righteous – we won).
The reverse side has the text “За победую над Германией в Великой Отечественной войне 1941–1945 гг.”
(For the victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945), with a five-pointed star.
Ribbon: Black with narrow orange stripes, known as the “Gevorgievskaja lentochka” (Saint George ribbon), symbolizing military valor and victory.