Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Bravery, Type Ii GTRexclude and then suddenly stopping

and then suddenly stopping

1908 issue

the eagle facing towards the left as opposed to the normal right-facing eagle

Canadian Version - Silver

measuring 299 mm x 205 mm

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Bravery, Type Ii GTRexclude and then suddenly stopping( ). Instituted in 1938. In silver with red enamels, number impressed "2630868" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm in diameter, traces of the red enamels remains, soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Bravery was instituted on October 17, 1938 and awarded for personal bravery in a theater of operations; in defense of USSR borders; for performance of a soldier's duty in life