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This medal is ORIGINAL USSR Soviet WW-2 Medal for Defense Of Polar Region; variation 1. It was established on December 5, 1944. Also known as the ''Defense of the Soviet Transpolar Region'' and ''Defense of Polar Region'' medal. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civilians who took part in the defense of the Soviet Arctic. Beginning June 29, 1941, German and Finnish troops started an offensive move towards Murmansk. Towards the end of July, enemy troops moved 30 km into Soviet territory, but were met with resistance by the Soviet Army, North Soviet Navy, and Partisans. Enemy troops were stopped in the harsh arctic environment long enough for the Soviet forces to begin a counter-offensive. It is made of brass. Approximately 350,000 were issued.
