{"product_id":"russia-soviet-union-a-lot-of-awards-for-combat-distinction-m0579-16","title":"Russia, Soviet Union. A Lot of Awards for Combat Distinction","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lot of three awards for combat distinction, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A Medal for Courage, Type 1, Variation 1, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a silver clasp with a reverse threaded screwpost retaining an original nut, the obverse bearing a central depressed inscription of “ЗА ОТВАГУ” (“FOR COURAGE”), situated above a raised depiction of a T-35 tank and and below aircraft in formation, the six o’clock position overlaid by depressed and red enameled initials “СССР” (“USSR”), the reverse stamped with an issue number of “272872”, the nut maker marked “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” for the Soviet Mint, measuring 37.33 mm in diameter, weighing 49.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), demonstrating some pitting and edge bruising, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Medal for Battle Merit, Type 2, constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from a replacement Type 1 ribbon and clasp with a reverse threaded screwpost retaining its original nut, the obverse bearing a central inscription of “ЗА БОЕВЫЕ ЗАСЛУГА” (“FOR BATTLE MERIT”), situated above a crossed rifle and sabre and topped by a red enameled inscription of “СССР”, the reverse stamped with an award number of “624292”, measuring 32.06 mm in diameter, weighing 39.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), a refurbished example consisting of a Type 2 medal (as determined by its award number) on a Type 1 suspension, with gouging to the suspension loop consistent with replacement, in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A Master of Combine Harvesting Badge, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a white enameled field overlaid by a gilded combine harvester, wheat stalk, and sickle and hammer, topped by a red enameled banner bearing a gilt inscription of “МАСТЕРУ КОМБАЙНОВОЙ УБОРКИ” (“MASTER OF COMBINE HARVESTING), all situated above a banner bearing initials “НКЗ \/ СССР” (“Narkomzem, or Commissariat of Agriculture  \/ USSR”), the reverse engraved with an award number of “3785”, with a threaded screwpost retaining an original nut, the nut maker marked “ВСЕКОХУДОЖНИК МОСКВА” for the Vsekokhudozhnik artists’ cooperative, measuring 31.75 mm (w) x 39.67 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50053763825941,"sku":"M0579-16","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_M0579-16_2.jpg?v=1785427909","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/russia-soviet-union-a-lot-of-awards-for-combat-distinction-m0579-16","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}