Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade, Variation 1 Auction silvering wear evident on the

silvering wear evident on the raised edge and on the reverse

killed in action in Russia on 10 June 1942

the regiment was not mobilized but served as a recruiting depot to raise battalions for the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)

an early morning attack was launched with the Highland Brigade bearing the brunt of the fighting

1mm (w) x 86mm (h – inclusive of surmounting badge)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade, Variation 1 Auction silvering wear evident on theConstructed of gilded brass, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, unmarked, measuring 32. 00 mm in diameter, a Variation 1 medal (without the date mistake) in extremely fine condition.