Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the card measuring 8

the card measuring 8

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A Saxony Carola Medal

reinforced mesh backers

the obverse bearing the GRV (George V) monogram in gold-coloured rolled and beaded wire

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the card measuring 8( ). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal brass plate with a horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a border guard wearing a greatcoat and wielding a PPSh 41 submachine gun, flanked by a border marker and situated against a mountainous backdrop, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of (FOR DISTINCTION IN PROTECTION OF THE STATE BORDERS), situated above a semi