Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service, Type I (Medal "For Battle Merit") consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac three Royal Canadian Artillery Shoulder

three Royal Canadian Artillery Shoulder Flashes (red embroidered lettering

determination and devotion to duty has set an excellent example to those associated with him

38 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension

a restriction in blood supply to tissues of the heart muscle

in case of issue (case very fine +)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service, Type I (Medal "For Battle Merit") consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac three Royal Canadian Artillery Shoulder( ). Instituted in 1938. In silver, number impressed "114674" on the reverse,measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), the red enamelling on "CCCP" having been lost to time, contact marks, suspended from a ribboned rectangular hanger with screwback, fine. Footnote: Medal for Combat Service was a Soviet military medal awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defense of the state borders", or "successful military and political