Original Soviet WWII Medal Pair – “For the Capture of Berlin” & “Victory Over Germany” mounted on bar
Key Information:
Country: Soviet Union (USSR)
Period: World War II
Medals Included:
Medal “For the Capture of Berlin” (За взятие Берлина)
Medal “For Victory Over Germany 1941–1945” (За победу над Германией) featuring Stalin portrait
Mounting: Both medals mounted on period aluminum back plate with pin
Ribbon: Original wartime/postwar ribbons
Dimensions: Each medal approx. 32–34 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse (Stalin Medal):
Inscription: «НАШЕ ДЕЛО ПРАВОЕ – МЫ ПОБЕДИЛИ» (“Our cause is just – we have won”), with a profile of Joseph Stalin.
Reverse (Stalin Medal):
Date: «2 МАЯ 1945» (2 May 1945).
Obverse (Berlin Medal):
Inscription: «ЗА ВЗЯТИЕ БЕРЛИНА» (“For the Capture of Berlin”).
Reverse (Berlin Medal):
Inscription:
«ЗА ПОБЕДУ НАД ГЕРМАНИЕЙ
В ВЕЛИКОЙ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОЙ ВОЙНЕ
1941–1945 гг.»
(“For Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945”).
For detailed condition, please refer to the pictures.
Condition:
Medals show natural age-related patina.
Ribbons show wear and fraying consistent with age.
Mounted on a two-place aluminum bar with functional pin.
No cleaning or restoration – original untouched condition.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This is an authentic WWII Soviet medal pair awarded to Red Army participants in the final phase of the war.
“For the Capture of Berlin” was awarded to soldiers who took part in the Berlin offensive (April–May 1945).
“Victory Over Germany” (Stalin version) is an early, highly collectible variation with Stalin’s portrait.
Mounted groups like this are increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors of WWII Soviet militaria.
Summary:
A genuine and historically important Soviet WWII double medal set in original mounted form. Excellent addition to any WWII, Soviet, or Eastern Front collection.
Please refer to the pictures for full details.