A Soviet ‘Defence of Leningrad’ group of four awarded to Elisabeth Ershova, a female civilian who was present during the defence of the city

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Medal for Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-45, bronze; Medal for the Defence of Leningrad, bronze; Medal for the 250th Anniversary for Leningrad 1953, bronze; Medal for the 30th Anniversary of Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1975, bronze, mounted as worn, good very fine and scarce to a female civilian (4) £180-£220

Sold together with the original ‘large’ Bestowal Certificate for the Defence of Leningrad Medal, named to Elisabeth Ershova, and dated 5 May 1943, this torn and repaired in parts; and the original award booklets for the two Anniversary Medals, both named to the same recipient.