A rectangular belt buckle constructed of a smooth die stamped brass face
Award of the medal was made on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the basis of documents attesting to actual participation in the defence of the Soviet Transarctic issued by the unit commander
with reverse straps bearing a reinforced buttonhole meeting an identical buttonhole on the main strap
the left cuff adorned with an 8 mm wide x 85 mm long strip in fine silvered threading with a red embroidered stripe running the length of the strip in the centre
ill-fated voyage
United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, I Class Grand Cross Star (Gcvo) Hold A rectangular belt buckle constructedMulti piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with seven faceted rays, numbered "47" on the reverse, measuring 90 mm (w) x 88. 7 mm (h), the vertical pinback and the two screws securing the insignia to the base in Gold, intact enamels, very light contact; and Miniature: two piece construction, in silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, measuring 17 mm