USSR: Medal for the Defence of the Soviet Arctic

Ribbon: Pale blue with narrow white edges and a white-edged dark green central stripe.

Instituted: 5 December 1944.

Awarded: To servicemen and civilians involved in the defence of the Murmansk area from 29 June 1941.

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