WW2 Russian Soviet Medal For The Capture Of Vienna Full Size Medal

The WW2 Russian Soviet Medal for the Capture of Vienna is a full-size military decoration awarded by the Soviet Union. Established on June 9, 1945, this medal recognized the Soviet and Allied personnel who participated in the successful capture of Vienna from Axis forces in April 1945 during the final stages of World War II. The medal is typically struck in brass and measures approximately 32 mm in diameter. The obverse features a five-pointed star with the inscription “For the Capture of Vienna” in Russian, along with a laurel branch. The reverse displays the date “13 April 1945,” marking the day Soviet forces secured Vienna. It is suspended from a standard Soviet pentagonal mount with a silk moiré ribbon in red with a central blue stripe. This medal represents the Soviet Union’s recognition of significant military achievements during the Vienna Offensive campaign of World War II.