Medal for Bravery

[3aStalina]

how do you like it? thank you

[der alte oberst]

Ochin xorochai ! I saw a few of these in Afghan bazaars in the 70s. Nice example

[3aStalina]

Ochin xorochai ! I saw a few of these in Afghan bazaars in the 70s. Nice example

sehr gut, you say? thanks!

[AZPhil]

I am not up to par on Russian medals . If possible could I get a little lesson on these?

Thanks
Semper Fi
Phil

[3aStalina]

I am not up to par on Russian medals . If possible could I get a little lesson on these?

Thanks
Semper Fi
Phil

you've picked on a huge topic, it's like asking tell me about the universe what specifically do you want to know about Soviet awards or this particular kind of award? if it's something in general i recommend going here and clicking on each medal link and reading its description,

The Soviet Military Awards Page. Medals, History and Russia!

cheers!

[Auke]

I't an original medal. It originally came with a rectangular suspension and was given a five-sided suspension after June 1943. The medal still has that wartime suspension.

[Mehti Safarov]

Medal of VALOR.
As per the number - January/February 1943.
True, original suspension had to be a rectangular one.