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Soviet Bravery & Good Conduct Military Medals
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Nakhimov Medal, #6630, March 1946 issue to a highly decorated Chief Petty Officer,
a veteran of the defense of Sevastopol. He earned the award as a wet dock
specialist w. the Black Sea Fleet. VF / EXC condition.
Nakhimov Medal, Var. 2, #9557, Oct. 1945 issue to a crewman of an American-
built frigate EK-9, Soviet Pacific Fleet, who repelled an attack of a Japanese
submarine during the Seishin Landing Operation in Korea, Aug. 1945. In
Superb Condition. Comes w. 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, #70089, with a document, Sept. 1942 issue
to a Combat Engineer Private, 48th Army, Bryansk Front who assisted his division's
recon teams. At severe risk to his life, he laid 12 antitank mines under heavy
fire just 30 m from the enemy position in an area east of Oryol. On another
occasion, he was the first in his sapper team to move forward under fire and
inspired the rest to complete their mission. The Valor Medal was his only award of
WW2. F/VF condition; includes complete original suspension. Comes with archival
research and full English translation.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 1, #1241171, c. early to mid-1944. Scarce early
sub-variation w. "short armor" in superb condition - literally
impossible to upgrade.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 1, #3349744, awarded in Aug. 1946 to a former
rifleman of the 31st Army, 3rd Belorussian Front, severely wounded 2 years earlier
in action near Suwalki, northeastern Poland. A native of Minsk, Belorussia, he was
drafted into the military immediately after the liberation of his city by the Red
Army and was in combat within days without any prior training. The medal is in EXC
condition. Comes with archival research.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var.1, #1817365, awarded in Jan. 1945 to artillery
sergeant for action in Latvia during the previous month. He showed resolve under
enemy barrage and with the fire of his howitzer suppressed a German machine-gun
nest. Comes with archival research.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Variation 1, #3567878. VF/EXC condition, a very attractive piece on old suspension. This medal was likely issued based on a 1944-45 award decree within a year or two after the end of the war.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 1 Var. 1 (w. engraved #) on replaced Type 2
suspension, #27685, awarded in Feb. 1942 to an automobile mechanic of an airdrome
service battalion, Southwestern Front, for repairing trucks requisitioned from
civilian organizations in the first months of the war. The medallion is in F/VF
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. 1, #500378, c. mid- to late 1943 issue. VF /
EXC condition; attractive piece w. original WW2 suspension.
Group of 3 Awards and 3 Documents to a Jewish Sgt. Maj., personal driver of
the Commander of the 3rd Army Col. Gen. Gorbatov. Includes WW2 medals for
Combat Service (awarded for excellent performance, NOT the typical length of
service), Capture of Berlin, and Victory over Germany.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Var. 2, #1910601, c. late 1944 - early 1945. EXC condition; includes original WW2 suspension. A beautiful late-war example.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Var. 3 (U-shaped eyelet), #2695613, c. 1945-46.
Superb condition.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2 Var. 4, 1960s-80s. Unnumbered late version w.
rounded eyelet. EXC condition; includes original brass suspension with old ribbon.
Document for an unnumbered Combat Service Medal awarded in 1951. The document was
filled out in 1976, over 24 year later. Near Mint condition.
Partisan Medal, 1st cl., variation w. raised border on the obverse and "snub-nosed" portrait of Lenin, c. 1940s-50s. VF condition; includes original WW2 suspension.
Partisan Medal, 2nd cl., c. 1940s-50s. Variation with raised border and "straight-nosed" portrait of Lenin. F/VF condition; includes original suspension w. old ribbon.
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 w. mint mark "LMD" on the eyelet.
EXC condition.
Award document for Armed Forces Veteran Medal, issued in Mukachevo, western
Ukraine in May 1977. EXC condition.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces, 1st cl. (20 years of service), Var. 1 in Solid Silver, c. 1959- 1960. In superb 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.
Award Document for Armed Forces Irreproachable Service Medals, 2nd and 1st cl.,
initially issued in 1962 for 15 years of service w. additional entry made in 1967.
Awarded to an officer of the motorized rifle division that took part in the
invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. EXC condition.
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, 1st cl., 1970s-80s. In outstanding condition.
Medal for Strengthening Combat Cooperation, 1980s. Near mint condition.