Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 United Republic of making it the deadliest attack

making it the deadliest attack on the British Army during "the Troubles"

surrounded by the inscription "VILLA SPADA DIFESA DI ROMA 1849"

based upon the novel by Erich Maria Remarque

VI - Festubert

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 United Republic of making it the deadliest attack( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact and spotting, lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of Odessa was instituted on December 22, 1942 and awarded to all those who participated in the Defence of Odessa between August 10 and October 16 of 1942.