WW2 Ukrainian 60 Years of the Liberation of Kyiv Hero City Full Size Medal

The WW2 Ukrainian 60 Years of the Liberation of Kyiv Hero City Full Size Medal is a commemorative decoration issued in 2003 to mark the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Kyiv from German occupation during World War II. The medal honors the significant contribution and sacrifice of veterans and civilians in the defense and recapture of the city, which was officially recognized as a “Hero City” by the Soviet Union for its resilience and pivotal role in the conflict. This full-size medal typically features a depiction of wartime symbols and Kyiv’s landmarks on the obverse, along with relevant inscriptions indicating the anniversary dates and the “Hero City” title. The reverse side commonly includes commemorative text and may display additional symbolic imagery. The medal is suspended from a ribbon bearing the national colors of Ukraine, indicative of its origin. Such medals were awarded both for remembrance and recognition of service connected to Kyiv’s liberation in 1943.