Capture of Koenigsberg Campaign Medal

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

Here is a recent addition to my growing Russian campaign medal collection, Capture of Koenigsberg. Appears to be a Type 1 with separately attached ring. The suspension ring is cut, so possibly not the original suspension but its a relatively early 1-piece brass example dating to 1945-1947 I believe. The ribbon is very clean and most certainly a replacement, but a nice fit to the suspension.

Thanks

Tom

[Marcel Banziger]

Also a nice 1st pattern medal. Can't see the connecting ring but it looks like an early replacement suspension indeed and the ribbon is for sure a recent replacement.
On the front still some green residu can be seen which veterans used to clean their medals with. So a medal for sure been worn for many occasions and taken well care off by the veteran. So yet another nice addition to an ever growing collection

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Marcel,

Thanks for looking and great insight on the green residue, I can see exactly what you are talking about here and good news for my medal.

Tom