Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 United Republic of blue would have been used

blue would have been used for a second (silver) class medal and it is possible that the colour has changed with age

two newspaper articles

stating that he had served with the Canadian Permanent Force since 1908 and that he was still serving with them as part of an Active Militia

The symptoms had begun on the 9th

it was noted that a medical examination was conducted upon him at Knotty Ash Camp at Liverpool on February 13

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For The Defence Of Odessa 1942 United Republic of blue would have been used( ). Instituted in 1942. In brass, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact and spotting, lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Defence of Odessa was instituted on December 22, 1942 and awarded to all those who participated in the Defence of Odessa between August 10 and October 16 of 1942.