Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service United Republic of the certificate confirming his date

the certificate confirming his date of birth as previously stated in his Military Pass

accompanied by information card for proper wear

Black leather frog with aluminum fittings

on a pebbled backround

many years as Office Manager

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service United Republic of the certificate confirming his date( ). 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