Medal for Distinguished Service in Guarding USSR State Border, Variation 1, Sub-Variation with Rounded Eyelet, 1950s.
In silver; measures 37.3 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 32.1 mm in width; weighs 21.2 g without the suspension and connecting link. Featuring a flat rather than rounded profile of the eyelet, this is the earlier and by far the rarer of the two sub-variations in silver.
In excellent condition. The raised details are beautifully preserved and crisp. There are some small dings to the raised edge that are barely noticeable and a few minuscule contact marks to the raised portions of the artwork, but no edge bumps, glaring scratches or any other significant wear. Both sides of t
In silver; measures 37.3 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 32.1 mm in width; weighs 21.2 g without the suspension and connecting link. Featuring a flat rather than rounded profile of the eyelet, this is the earlier and by far the rarer of the two sub-variations in silver.
In excellent condition. The raised details are beautifully preserved and crisp. There are some small dings to the raised edge that are barely noticeable and a few minuscule contact marks to the raised portions of the artwork, but no edge bumps, glaring scratches or any other significant wear. Both sides of the medallion show a very attractive patina. Comes on original brass suspension with a perfectly preserved old ribbon. The connecting link appears to be original, and its ends are still joined with solder.
This piece is the first original example of the rare "Flat Eyelet" sub-variation we have seen in several years.
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