Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg 1945 Province of China Canadian Expeditionary Force

Canadian Expeditionary Force

50mm x 80mm (inclusive of oak leaves)

He was promoted to Generalleutnant (lieutenant general) in April of 1940

on an original neck ribbon with reinforced button holes on either end

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg 1945 Province of China Canadian Expeditionary Force( ). Instituted in 1945. In brass, measuring 32 mm x 37. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, oxidation spotting and surface wear evident on both sides, fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg was instituted on June 9, 1945 and was awarded to those involved in the capture of Koenigsburg, which occurred from January 23 to April 10, 1945.