WW2 Russian Soviet For the Capture of Konigsberg Full Size Medal

The “For the Capture of Konigsberg” Medal is a Soviet military decoration established on June 9, 1945, to recognize the personnel of the Red Army, Navy, and NKVD who participated in the capture of Königsberg (present-day Kaliningrad) during World War II. The operation, completed in April 1945, was a significant event in the East Prussian campaign. This full-size medal features a circular brass design. The obverse bears the inscription “For the Capture of Königsberg” in Russian, along with a small five-pointed star above the text and decorative laurel branches. The reverse displays the date “10 April 1945,” commemorating the day the city was taken. The medal is suspended from a standard Soviet pentagonal mount with an orange and black striped ribbon, representing the colors of the Order of Glory. The award was presented to both officers and enlisted men for their direct involvement in the battle, and it remains a notable piece