Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac award number impressed "317" on

award number impressed "317" on the reverse cartouche

and oxidation and loss of finish to the metal fixtures

(God with us) and traditional oak leaf wreath at the bottom

with parts of the bow still remaining visible above the waterline in Rombaksbotten

7 grams and is sized at a 6 ½

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Combat Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac award number impressed "317" on( ). Instituted in 1938. In silver, the red enamels on "CCCP" having worn off, number engraved "2822308" on the reverse, measuring 32 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, fine. Footnote: The Medal for Combat Service was instituted on October 17, 1938 and awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defence of the state borders", or "successful