Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I Archive 1585636 Sergeant (RAF Mid-Upper Gunner)

1585636 Sergeant (RAF Mid-Upper Gunner) F

letters partially worn off on the ribbon banner

silvered nickel receiving clip on the left end

Dimacopoulos

featuring a large bowl affixed with two Phoenixes on either side of the bowl

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I Archive 1585636 Sergeant (RAF Mid-Upper Gunner)( ). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal brass plate with a horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a border guard wearing a greatcoat and wielding a PPSh 41 submachine gun, flanked by a border marker and situated against a mountainous backdrop, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of (FOR DISTINCTION IN PROTECTION OF THE STATE BORDERS), situated above a semi