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Soviet Bravery & Good Conduct Military Medals
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Ushakov Medal, #10660, Oct. 1945 issue to the bosun of a torpedo boat for the
Soviet Blitz against Japan in Aug. 1945, He showed outstanding courage and
skills in a Soviet amphibious assault on the Japanese part of Sakhalin Island.
Scarce naval decoration in excellent condition. Comes with a copy of the award
commendation.
Nakhimov Medal, Var. 3 (with small numerals in the serial number), #13017, circa
1970s-80s. One of the last Nakhimov Medals ever made. In near mint
condition, probably the best we've ever had.
Medal for Valor, Type 1 Var. 3, #124132, December 1942 award to a 20-year-old
female paramedic of a rifle regiment of the Northwestern Front deployed at
Staraya Russa. During her first five months of service with this unit, she
provided life-saving medical care to a large number of wounded and sick soldiers
directly on the front line. On one occasion, she under heavy enemy fire removed 2
seriously wounded enlisted men from a destroyed dugout and carried them to safety
at severe risk to her own life. The medal is in VF condition, above average for
its type. Comes with archival research. An extraordinary early WW2 award to a
woman combatant.
Medal for Valor, Type 1 Var. 3, #317062, awarded in July 1943 to an antitank rifle squad leader for killing 4 German soldiers on the first days of the Battle of Kursk. VF condition; includes original and complete Type 1 suspension. Comes with archival research.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 1, #1753460, circa late 1944 - early 1945. In very fine condition.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 1, #2743047, circa mid- to late-1945. In very fine to
excellent condition, far better than vast majority of Valor Medals of WW2 period.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 3 (unnumbered Cold War version), late 1940s - early 1990s. Unlike the Combat Service Medal, Valor Medal (aka Medal for Bravery) was never issued simply for length of service. During the 1980s, quite a few of them were awarded for service in Afghanistan. In excellent condition and includes original suspension in brass.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 1, Var. 1 (with engraved
serial
number, small suspension and "Mondvor" screw plate), #20763,
awarded in March 1942 to a Partisan Platoon
Commander.
In November - December 1941, when the Soviet partisan
movement
was still in its infancy, he led a number of bold strikes on
enemy garrisons in his native Stalino (Donetsk) region of
eastern Ukraine. During the Soviet general offensive in
January 1942, he provided substantial support to the regular
Red Army units by conducting reconnaissance in the same area
and finding a route of advance for the Soviet tanks. A
highly
uncommon award commendation! The medal includes original
Variation 1 suspension and screw plate and aside from the
missing back plate, is in excellent condition. Comes with
archival research.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 1 on a replacement Type 2 suspension, #111185,
awarded in Nov. 1942 to an aviation technician of the 14th Air Army, Volkhov
Front, for repairing 70 aircraft for the defense of Leningrad. The medallion is in
EXC condition. Comes with archival research.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 1 Var. 3, #234594, awarded in January 1943 to a 19-
year-old Recon Scout of the 189th Tank Regiment, Don Front, for the Battle of
Stalingrad. Later, he got promoted to Guards Sr. Sgt., received two more
decorations for bravery, and was put in command of an armored personnel carrier.
The medal is in VF condition, a well-preserved attractive example showing a great
amount of character. Comes with archival research.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Var. 2, #1824620, c. late 1944 - early 1945. An
excellent WW2
example on original suspension.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Var. 3 (with U-shaped eyelet), #2382197, c.
1945. EXC condition; includes brass suspension w. perfectly clean old ribbon.
Documented Group of 2 Decorations to a political officer including a Medal for
Combat Service Type 1 for the Battle of Stalingrad and a relatively early Order of
the Red Star. In November 1942, he served with the famous 5th Tank Army that
captured the vital Don River crossing at Kalach thus trapping the German VI Army.
Both decorations are in excellent condition. Comes with a copy of the award
commendations.
Partisan Medal, 1st cl., variation with raised border on the obverse and "snub-
nosed" portrait of Lenin, c. 1940s-50s. VF to EXC condition.
Partisan Medal, 2nd cl., 1940s-50s. Variation with raised border around the edge
of the obverse and "snub-nosed" portrait of Lenin. In excellent condition, a
superb example with beautifully preserved details and mint luster. Comes on a WW2
suspension with nicely preserved old ribbon.
Award Document for a Partisan Medal, 2nd cl., issued in September 1980 to a female
recipient. A very uncommon late issue. Near mint condition.
Armed Forces Veteran Medal, 1970s-80s. Variation with mint mark "LMD" on the
eyelet. Excellent condition.
Award Document for a Medal for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces, 1st
cl., Feb. 1960 issue to a Major of a nuke-carrying Heavy Bomber regiment. Among
the first ever issued, it came with a Variation 1 medal in silver. EXC
condition.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces, 1st cl.
(for 20 years of service), 1960s-1980s. In near mint
condition. Comes with original storage / issue box.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces, 2nd cl.
(for 15 years of service), 1960s-80s. In near mint condition;
comes with original storage / issue box.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces, 3rd cl.
(for 10 years of service), 1960s-1980s. In near mint
condition. Comes with original storage / issue box.
Medal for Distinguished Military Service, 2nd cl., 1970s-80s. Excellent condition.
Award document for Distinguished Military Service Medal, 1st
cl., 1990 issue to a serviceman of the elite 98th Guards
Airborne Division. A very uncommon certificate issued just a
year before the collapse of the USSR. In excellent condition.
Medal for Strengthening Combat Cooperation, 1980s. Near mint condition.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2 Var. 4, 1960s-80s. Unnumbered late version with
rounded eyelet. A perfect example; includes original brass suspension with old ribbon.