Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service certificate_of_authenticity sticker affixed to the bottom

sticker affixed to the bottom inscribed "K

George VI (F/L D

traces of silvering remain on the body of the gorget

minimal discolouration throughout

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service certificate_of_authenticity sticker affixed to the bottom( ). 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