Description: Soviet WW2 Medal for Combat Service (also known as Medal for Military Merit), #2758042, circa mid- 1945 issue. This is a GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL medal made by the Soviet Mint and officially awarded by the Soviet Government in the 1940s, not a replica or a more recent issue! The medallion is made in Solid STERLING SILVER; measures 32.2 mm wide and weighs 18.5 grams not including the suspension and connecting link. The medal was a strictly military award for excellent service during war as well as in time of peace. Some were awarded for service in Afghanistan. This particular specimen however is definitely a mid-1940s issue. Judging by its serial number it was probably bestowed by an official decree at some point in mid-1945, most likely in May – June. After 1947, all Combat Service medals produced by the Soviet Mint were without a serial number. The medal is in GREAT condition for a Soviet soldier's award from the 1940s. Both sides of the medallion show practically no wear visible to the naked eye; the raised details of the rifle, sword and the lettering are extremely crisp, essentially perfect. There are no edge knocks or bumps. Most of the fragile original red lacquer in the letters is still present, having only some small chips – it is in far better shape than on most other Combat Service medals of the period. Both sides show attractive even patina to silver. The medal comes on a late-1940s suspension device IN BRASS. The ribbon shows age and minimal amount of soiling but is overall well preserved, sound and attractive. The silver connecting link appears to be original, and its ends are still joined with solder. This historic medal (not to mention well over half of a Troy ounce of silver) can be a great addition to any collection of Soviet WW2 medals and memorabilia. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE FREE SHIPPING (USPS Ground Advantage Mail) WITHIN USA ONLY! We WILL NOT ship our eBay items outside USA.
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Tenafly, New Jersey
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Category: Collecribles
Original or Reproduction: Original
Region or Culture: Russian
Country: Soviet Union
