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Nazi Germany
Type	Chest order
Eligibility	Military personnel
Awarded for	personnel who participated in the first winter of Operation Barbarossa
Established	May 26, 1942
Total awarded	over 3 000 000

The Eastern Front Medal, (Winterschlacht Im Osten), more commonly known as the Ostmedaille was instituted on May 26, 1942 to mark service on the German Eastern Front (World War II) during the period November 15, 1941 to April 15, 1942. It was commissioned to recognise the hardship endured by German and Axis Powers personnel, combatant or non-combatant, during the especially bitter Russian winter of ’41/’42. It was wryly called the “Gefrierfleischorden” (Frozen Meat Medal) by the Heer, Luftwaffe & Waffen-SS personnel to whom it was awarded.

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Soviet Union
Type	Honorary title
Eligibility	Citizens of the Soviet Union
Awarded for	heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society
Established	April 16, 1934
Total awarded	12,775

The title Hero of the Soviet Union was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded personally or collectively for heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society. The award was established on May 5, 1934, by the Central Executive Committee of the Soviet Union. The first recipients of the title originally received only the Order of Lenin, the highest Soviet award, along with certificate (грамота, gramota) describing the heroic deed from the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Because the Order of Lenin could be awarded for deeds not qualifying for the title of hero, and to distinguish heroes from other Order of Lenin holders, the Gold Star medal was introduced on August 1, 1939. Earlier heroes were retroactively eligible for these items. The title was also given posthumously, though often without the actual Gold Star medal given. The title could be revoked only by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.

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Soviet Union
Type	Campaign medal
Eligibility	Citizens of the Soviet Union
Awarded for	Participation in the defence of Sevastopol
Established	December 22, 1942
Total awarded	52,540

The Medal “For the Defence of Sevastopol” was a World War 2 campaign medal of the Soviet Union established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to reward the participants of the defence of the port city of Odessa against the armed forces of NAZI Germany.

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Trumpeter
Ref	04545
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/350
Topic	HMS TYPE 23 Frigate – Montrose(F236)

A model of the brand Trumpeter the kit: HMS TYPE 23 Frigate – Montrose(F236) – Trumpeter 04545.

Features : The kit consists of over 400 parts – Detailed hull w/accurate design – 1 HAS-3 helicopters with fine details included. – photo-etched frets for antenna etc.

The Type 23 frigate is a class of frigate serving with the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. All the ships are named after British Dukes, thus the class is also known as the Duke class. The first Type 23 was commissioned in 1989, and the sixteenth, HMS St Albans was launched in May 2000 and commissioned in June 2002. The combination of Merlin helicopters with their advanced anti submarine equipment, and Sonar 2087, has according to the Royal Navy, re-affirmed its reputation as a leader in anti-submarine warfare. HMS Montrose is commissioned in June 1994 at Devonport Dockyard.HMS Montrose is attached to the Devonport Flotilla, based in Plymouth.

Source: Trumpeter

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Soviet Union
Type	Campaign medal
Eligibility	Citizens of the Soviet Union
Awarded for	Participation in the defence of Odessa
Established	December 22, 1942
Total awarded	38,000

The Medal “For the Defence of Odessa” was a World War 2 campaign medal of the Soviet Union established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to reward the participants of the defence of the port city of Odessa from the armed forces of NAZI Germany.

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Trumpeter
Ref	01009
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/35
Topic	M1078 LMTV(ARMOR CAB)

A model of the brand Trumpeter the kit: M1078 LMTV(ARMOR CAB) – Trumpeter 01009.

Features : Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab. – Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units. – The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section ribs. – Wheel hubs are in great details with separate hub rings. – The windshield and side windows are made of clear parts. – Photo-etched parts included

The M1078 Standard Cargo Truck is designed to transport cargo and soldiers. The M1078 has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds and to facilitate loading/unloading, the bed side rails are mounted on hinges and can be lowered. The cargo bed can be equipped with an optional bench seat kit for transport of soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to the cargo bed side rails. The seats can be folded down and stowed when not in use. Soldiers are assisted climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the aid of a ladder stowed on the vehicle when not in use. A canvas and bows kit is available to keep soldiers and cargo protected from the elements. The M1078 can be equipped with an optional self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The winch has 308 feet of line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare.

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Trumpeter
Ref	02293
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/32
Topic	Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4/Trop

A model of the brand Trumpeter the kit: Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4/Trop – Trumpeter 02293.

Features : The kit consists of over 240 parts Fuselage -Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details Engine -Finely detailed engine. Interior -Finely detailed engine accessory compartment, -Finely detailed cockpit Wings – Optional position flaps – Rubber tires. PE -Photo-etched parts to upgrade details

The second major redesign of Bf109 is the F series. The “Friedrich” saw a complete redesign of the wings, the cooling system and fuselage aerodynamics, and was powered by the 1,175 PS DB 601N (F-1, F-2) or the 1,350 PS DB 601E (F-3, F-4). Considered by many as the high watermark of the Bf 109 development, the F series abandoned the wing cannon and concentrated all armament in the forward fuselage: a pair of machine guns above and a single 15 or 20mm cannon behind the engine, the latter firing between the cylinder banks and through the propeller hub and spinner. This configuration was used by all subsequent variants. A handful of Bf 109Fs were used operationally late in the Battle of Britain in 1940, but only become widespread in service in the first half of 1941, replacing the Bf109E.

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Sturmgeschütz
Topic	Album of 156 photos of the Sturmgeschütz
Period	Second World War
Army	German Wehrmacht

Sturmgeschütz (or StuG) is an “assault gun” used by the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War. The vehicle was built on the chassis of the proven Panzer III. Initially intended as a mobile, armoured light gun for providing close fire support to infantry, panzer, and panzergrenadier units, the StuG was continually modified throughout its existence. It was often used as a mobile artillery platform to destroy bunkers, pillboxes and other entrenched positions. After the invasion of Soviet Russia in 1941, the StuG III was also converted to use as a tank destroyer because its main armament was the only weapon with sufficient power to take on the Soviet T-34 or KV-1 tanks. It would go on to become Nazi Germany’s most produced armoured fighting vehicle during World War II. The StuG was used primarily within the Sturmartillerie, a branch of the artillery in the Wehrmacht.

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Soviet Union
Type	Campaign medal
Eligibility	Citizens of the Soviet Union
Awarded for	Participation in the defence of Leningrad
Established	December 22, 1942
Total awarded	1,470,000

The Medal “For the Defence of Leningrad” was a World War 2 campaign medal of the Soviet Union established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to recognise the valour and hard work of the Soviet civilian and military defenders of Leningrad during the 872 day siege of the city by the German armed forces between September 8, 1941 and January 27, 1944.

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Dragon Model
Ref	6767
Type	1/35 Military
Scale	1/35
Topic	Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Light Tank “Ha-Go” Early Production

A model of the brand Dragon Model the kit : Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Light Tank “Ha-Go” Early Production – DML 6767

Dragon has introduced a great many exciting new kits in 2012, and there is one more 1/35 scale AFV gem to come this year. The new item is a Type 95 “Ha-Go” light tank of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). The Type 95 tank was used in combat against China and Russia, as well as fully participating in operations in WWII. Weighing just 7.4 tonnes, it was designed primarily as an infantry support weapon. Indeed, it was the most common light tank used by the IJA in the Pacific, with about 2,300 units manufactured. It had a crew of three, and the main armament was a Type 94 37mm gun. Its maximum speed was 45km/h.

The kit depicts an Early-Production variant and it’s based on actual measurements from real tanks. Although it’s a small vehicle, Dragon’s 1/35 scale kit is brimming with detail, something facilitated by the widespread use of slide molds. In fact, every single sprue in the kit employs slide molds, which is an astounding achievement! For example, the turret is of single-piece construction, with the multi-directional slide mold allowing details such as rivets to be rendered. The commander’s cupola is a similar story. The one piece lower hull has the correct armor panels and bolts on it. The upper hull is also one piece, and the gun barrel has a hollow end. The road wheels, idlers, sprockets and return rollers are slide-molded too. The DS slide-molded track links are accurately replicated in miniature so as to incorporate side details. This is an extremely exciting subject from Dragon, and because the Ha-Go was used in such diverse locations, modelers can produce any scenario such as jungle-clad terrain or a Pacific island!