Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Bravery, Type Ii GTRexclude standing beside a border stone

standing beside a border stone marker with "US" on one side and "MEXICO" on the other

and Stoker 1st Class S

in solid silver (marked 900 on the edge)

as the lead thrower

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Bravery, Type Ii GTRexclude standing beside a border stoneInstituted in 1938. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm in diameter, intact enamels, edge nicks, very light contact, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Bravery was instituted on October 7, 1938 and awarded for personal bravery in a theater of operations; in defense of USSR borders; for performance of a soldier's duty in life risking situations; and for activities