Soviet Zhukov Commemorative

[Hauptmann]

Hi all,

It's been quite a few years since I purchased this piece so I can't remember the exact title for it. Perhaps one of the members who read Russian would be so kind as to translate the inscription as I'm hoping it will give a clue to what it's called.

I believe it's a Zhukov Commemorative "medal". It's very well made and a bit on the heavy side. It's metal with paint instead of enamel but I think it's a fine looking piece. I half expected to see another one listed on here but after doing a search I couldn't find any. I haven't seen any on Ebay or anywhere else for the longest time. No idea if they're a bit on the rare side of things or what.

Anyhow hope we can learn more about it over time.

Thanks,

Dan

[Riley1965]

Dan,

Judging by the date of the GPW and the ribbon of the Victory Over Germany medal. I would have to say that it is a commemorative badge. Exactly what it's called i don't know.

Doc

[Guest Rick Research]

It says "For Courage & Love of the Fatherland."

[Riley1965]

Thanks Rick!! I don't know how to read Russian. I can pick out a few words and in this case go by the date and the ribbon but that's all.

Doc