Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service certificate_of_authenticity traces of silvering remain on

traces of silvering remain on the body of the gorget

" All are typewritten on off-white paper stock

British Extension

sticker affixed to the bottom inscribed "K

the badge is missing its catch and most of the silver finish is lost

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service certificate_of_authenticity traces of silvering remain on( ). Instituted in 1938. In silver, the red enamels on "CCCP" having worn off, number engraved "2822308" on the reverse, measuring 32 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, fine. Footnote: The Medal for Combat Service was instituted on October 17, 1938 and awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defence of the state borders", or "successful