PMC Wagner “For the Capture of Bakhmut” Medal with Case – Original Combat Award, Official Issue

Description

Original Item – Only One Available. This PMC Wagner “For the Capture of Bakhmut” medal is an official combat award issued in direct connection with the conclusion of the Battle of Bakhmut, formally dated 20 May 2023 on the reverse. The medal was awarded to personnel of PMC Wagner who participated in one of the most intense and historically significant engagements of the modern conflict. Unlike commemorative or civilian issues, this medal represents a true battlefield recognition tied to a specific operational outcome.

The obverse bears the inscription “For the Capture of Bakhmut” with the Wagner designation below, executed in a restrained, utilitarian style consistent with combat-issued awards. The reverse is dated “20 May 2023,” marking the official completion of the operation. The medal is suspended from its original grey service ribbon and is housed in its correct red presentation case. Manufacturing characteristics, surface texture, and suspension hardware are fully consistent with known authentic Wagner combat awards issued during this period.

Original Wagner combat medals connected to Bakhmut are exceptionally scarce on the open collector market, as the vast majority remain with recipients or within private veteran circles. Examples offered with correct ribbon configuration, original case, and clean, unaltered surfaces are increasingly difficult to obtain. This medal represents a highly desirable modern combat award with clear historical attribution, making it a centerpiece item for advanced collectors of contemporary Russian and private military memorabilia.