Soviet Russian ARMY WW2. Medal “For Defense of the Moscow “. For Lieutenant – Gunner. + DOCUMENT AND PHOTO 1940s. Awarded – Lieutenant Kovalev Nikolai Ivanovich – howitzer commander in the 511th Howitzer Artillery Regiment, 133rd Siberian Rifle Division – one of the most heroic divisions that defended Moscow. The lieutenant Kovalev was awarded the medal “For the Defense of Moscow” for personal bravery, good command of a howitzer in battles during the defense of Moscow in the fall of 1941 – winter of 1942. Information from the site archive of the Red Army. Production on Moscow state mint. Bonus: the old rare photo – officer of the Red Army in field uniform with WW2 medals , 1940s. Original old photo 1940s. Size 90 x 140 mm. 100% authentic, original old a medal, a tape, the device for carrying. Documents have spots, holes, traces of glue, dirt, gluing together, field repair of paper and other damages are old historical artifacts. The back of the document is glued (old field repair). 18-27 days to USA. 12-23 days to Europe. Original images are exposed. In our shop there are no cheap lots – but not because we are too greedy. Just we sell 100% original authentic items. Be attentive – not all that shines – it is gold. Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. I will answer all your questions.