Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with parts of the bow

with parts of the bow still remaining visible above the waterline in Rombaksbotten

all lace missing from around the collar due to the restoration

The documents include: confirmation by SS-Oberschutze Andress Nikolaus

award number impressed "317" on the reverse cartouche

Mounted onto a court-mounted medal bar via its period original ribbon and Hoheitszeichen

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with parts of the bow( ). 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