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Medal - 40th Anniversary of the end of the siege of Leningrad
| Location | Soviet Union |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief scene of the Siege of Leningrad, featuring soldiers and civilians in the foreground amid urban warfare, with anti-tank obstacles (hedgehogs) and barrage balloons visible in the field. In the background, recognizable Leningrad architectural landmarks are shown alongside military vehicles and artillery pieces. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylized design with a large circular form and an arcing element symbolizing the breaking of the siege, with the dates '1941-1944' inscribed above in the field. The numeral '40' appears prominently in the center, flanked by a three-line Cyrillic commemorative legend below, with a small olive branch sprig at the bottom of the field. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
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