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Complete with original silk riband and mounting plate with pin & clasp fittings Note: The fourth digit '3' has been overstruck - and exactly as issued The number on the reverse of the medal dates the award to an issue made in 1945 (the numbers awarded in that year were from was 2000000-3660000) On 30 January 1947, the Secretariat of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR officially decreed that the Soviet mints stop numbering the Medal for Courage and the Medal for Combat Merit Instituted 17 October 1938. The Bravery Medal was awarded for personal courage and valour displayed in defending the socialist motherland during the performance of military duties, for "acts of bravery during a battle, or during the defence of the state borders, or during military duties that otherwise include a risk to life Condition: GVF
Code: 20347
55.00 GBP
Complete with original riband mounted on 5 x sided plate mount. The reverse with hinged pin and clasp fittings The insignia is officially numbered 234088 The number denotes a contemporary Second World War issue of the decoration awarded some time during the second half of 1944 (the numbers awarded in the second half of 1945 were in the range 89000-260000) Instituted 8 November 1943. The decoration was awarded in three classes or grades, and was intended to be exclusively awarded for acts of gallantry and distinguished service, by deserving personnel of the Red Army, Air Force & Navy personnel. The original decree stipulated that the Order of Glory be awarded to privates and sergeants of the Red Army, and to aviation junior lieutenants, who displayed glorious feats of bravery, courage and fearlessness in combat for the Soviet Motherland The Order of Glory, which was modelled closely after the Tsarist Cross of St. George, was divided into three distinct classes. Like the Cross of St. George, a soldier would initially be recommended for the order's lowest class - in the case of the Order of Glory its third class. Subsequent distinct acts of valor could result in the soldier being recommended for the order's two remaining classes - its second and first class - which were awarded sequentially. Soldiers who received each of the order's three classes were referred to as a "Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory" (Russian: "полный кавалер ордена Славы"). In Soviet society they were accorded the same rights and privileges as those granted to personnel who had received the Hero of the Soviet Union title. All told, 2,656 Red Army soldiers (including four men who were also awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union title as well as four women) would attain Full Cavalier status The Order of Glory was worn on the left side of the chest. In the presence of other USSR orders and medals it was worn immediately after the Order of the Badge of Honor. If worn in the presence of awards of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence Condition: GVF
Code: 20348
95.00 GBP
The insignia of two-piece construction Complete with original screw post and disc / plate fittings The insignia with Moscow Mint (Moneti Dvor) marks on reverse and officially numbered 1374200 The number denotes a contemporary Second World War issue of the decoration awarded some time during the first half of 1945 (the numbers awarded in the first half of 1945 were in the range 1160000-1400000) Instituted 6 April 1930. The Order of the Red Star was given to Red Army, Air Force & Navy personnel for exceptional service in the cause of the defence of the Soviet Union in both war and peace. Prior to the creation of specific long service awards in 1958, the Order of the Red Star could also be awarded for 15 years of meritorious and long service prior to the creation of specific long service medals in 1958 Condition: GVF
Code: 20349
The insignia of two-piece construction Complete with original screw post and disc / plate fittings The insignia with Moscow Mint (Moneti Dvor) marks on reverse and officially numbered 785952 The number denotes a contemporary Second World War issue of the decoration awarded some time in 1945 (the numbers awarded in that year were from was 250000-985000) Instituted 20 May 1942. Eligibility for the award of the Order of the Patriotic War was open to those deserving individuals of the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans who performed heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 Condition: GVF
Code: 20350
Complete with original silk riband and mounting plate with pin & clasp fittings The number on the reverse of the medal dates the award to an issue made in 1945 Instituted 17 October 1938. The Bravery Medal was awarded for personal courage and valour displayed in defending the socialist motherland during the performance of military duties, for "acts of bravery during a battle, or during the defence of the state borders, or during military duties that otherwise include a risk to life Condition: VF
Code: 20165
50.00 GBP
Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians who participated in the defence of Moscow between 19 October 1941 and 25 January 1942 It is estimated that 1028600 x medals were awarded to qualifying personnel Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: VF
Code: 20164
45.00 GBP
Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians who participated in the defence of the Caucasus region between July 1942 and 9 October 1943 It is estimated that 870,000 x medals were awarded to qualifying personnel Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: About VF
Code: 20163
40.00 GBP
Awarded to Soviet service personnel who took part in the capture of Budapest between 20 December 1944 and 15 February 1945 It is estimated that 362,050 x medals were awarded to qualifying personnel Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: GVF
Code: 20162
Awarded to Soviet service personnel who took part in the capture of K?nigsberg between 23 January and 10 April 1945 It is estimated that 760,000 x medals were awarded to qualifying personnel Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: GVF
Code: 20161
Awarded to Soviet service personnel who were on active service during The Great Patriotic War (Military service of 3 months or civil service of 6 months). Also awarded to some allied forces, for example medals awarded to the Bulgarian Armed Forces It is estimated that 14,933,000 x personnel qualified for this medal Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: VF
Code: 20160
15.00 GBP
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