Soviet Russian Badges - Novorossiysk Hero City. USSR WW2 For Sale

Soviet 2 Badges on the topic - Novorossiysk Hero City. WW2 USSR. Material: metals, aluminum, enamel. See the dimensions in the photo (ruler in centimeters). The condition is original, worn, old, there are traces of time, storage, use, dirt, wear, scratches, deformation and other defects, for more details see the photos and videos.Novorossiysk is one of the largest Soviet seaports on the Black Sea (in the Krasnodar region), awarded the highest honorary title "Hero City" for the courage and fortitude shown by its defenders during the Great Patriotic War.Novorossiysk was a vital transportation hub. Its capture opened the way for Nazi troops to the oil fields of the Caucasus and the Black Sea Fleet.Fighting for the city and its environs continued for many months. In September 1942, German troops captured most of Novorossiysk, but Soviet troops held the eastern part of the city and the cement factories, halting the enemy.Malaya Zemlya: A Legendary Page of Defense. In February 1943, a landing force under the command of Major Caesar Kunikov landed near the village of Stanichki (Cape Myskhako). The captured bridgehead (approximately 30 square kilometers) was held for 225 days under constant fire.The city was completely liberated from the Nazi invaders on September 16, 1943, during the Novorossiysk offensive operation.The title of "Hero City" with the presentation of the highest state awards (the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal) was awarded to Novorossiysk on September 14, 1973, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the defeat of the Nazi troops in the North Caucasus.Soviet Badges, original, for the collection of anniversary and commemorative badges from the times of the We combine shipping! Buy multiple items and pay for delivery only once, as everything will be sent in one package. Plus, enjoy great discounts on each additional item you purchase!