Russian Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus" with Certificate (Медаль 'За оборону Кавказа'). The Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus" was established on 1 May 1944, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and was a World War II campaign medal of the Soviet Union. The medal is complete with its original confectioned ribbon. The medal is complete with its original award document as awarded on 19 August 1945 to 'Alexander Nakolajevitsj'. Nice set in good used condition!