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This is an ORIGINAL Medal for the Liberation of Prague!!! It was established on June 9, 1945. The medal is variation 1. These medals were awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the liberation of Prague from May 3, 1945 until May 9, 1945. The last troops of fascist Germany, those of the Berlin area, had surrendered on May 2, 1945. Approximately 900,000 fascist troops resisted in Czechoslovakia. On May 5, a national uprising against this occupation began in Prague, and the Soviet Army was asked for assistance. On May 9, 1945, Prague was liberated. 88 servicemen were awarded Hero of the Soviet Union titles. The medal for the Liberation of Prague is made out of brass. The medals were awarded to 395,000 people.
