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It was established on 8 november 1943 and awarded only to generals and marshals for successful operation within the framework of one or several fronts resulting. World war ii pacific service medal smithsonian museum of natural history 20120515. Estimates put the world war ii death toll as high as 75 million, including victims of the holocaust as well as those who died as a result of the bombs and ensuing fallout. Below are showcased the various medals ribbons that have been awarded to members of the united states military throughout the nations history. Original russian soviet tt 33 tulskiy tokarev leather holster. This list of military awards and decorations of world war ii is an index to articles on notable military awards presented by the combatants during world war ii this is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. World war ii 19391945 100 medals ribbons 93 badges 2 documents maps 1 coins 8 stamps 8 art 1 antiques 5 format see all format. Soviet russian ww2 defence of the polar region medal. Russian medals, orders of wwii, soviet awards for sale. Wwii us army m1 helmet cover cotton camouflage net of war reenactments. Please find below our range of american ww2 reproduction insignia.
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