Russia, Soviet Union. Two Awards And Three Booklets Archive All secreted within a period

All secreted within a period original airmail envelope

and is commemorated on page 458 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance

an insignia HJ district triangle "West Westfalen"

constructed of multi-coloured machine-embroidered threading on a grey backer rayon

Russia, Soviet Union. Two Awards And Three Booklets Archive All secreted within a periodIncludes: 1. Gold Star Medal of Hero of the Soviet Union ( ). Instituted in 1939. In bronze gilt, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 30. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, exhibiting contact marks on the reverse, along with scattered gilt wear overall, suspended from a ribboned rectangular hanger with screwback. 2. Medal for the Defence of the Soviet Polar Regions (Arctic) ( ()). Instituted in 1944. In brass, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 30. 2 mm (h)