Ukraine, Republic. A Honorary Mariupol Defenders Cross, C.2014 Auction 23 mm x 150 mm)

23 mm x 150 mm)

the obverse centre is inscribed with “1939” encompassed by a wreath

Ayres was Commanding Officer with the Fifth Medical Battalion and was Assistant Division Surgeon

presents a black ink stamp stating RBNr

Revised in 1996 (in silver

Ukraine, Republic. A Honorary Mariupol Defenders Cross, C.2014 Auction 23 mm x 150 mm)Gilt medal with blue enamels bearing a centerpiece of an anchor with the Ukrainian Trident at 12 oclock on obverse, reverse bearing an engraved anchor and No. 0279, measuring at 43. 16mm (w) x 46. 35mm (h to top of ring suspension), and weighing at 51. 0 grams, with original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.