Original Soviet WWII Partisan of the Great Patriotic War 1st Class Medal Type II on Original Mount Stencils The 33 ¼ inch blade

The 33 ¼ inch blade of this example is in very good condition

Sling swivels on this example are unfortunately missing

as is small areas of rust formed over a century and then were cleaned away

In its day this large bore rifle must have packed a hell of a wallop when fired

Original Soviet WWII Partisan of the Great Patriotic War 1st Class Medal Type II on Original Mount Stencils The 33 ¼ inch bladeOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Medal To a Partisan of the Patriotic War (Russian: ) was a World War II Soviet award established in two classes. This was done on February 2, 1943, by decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. It recognized the courage of the partisans in their struggle to free the Soviet Motherland behind enemy lines. Its statute was amended by a further decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR in 1947. This 1st Class Soviet