Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinction in Protecting the State Border of the USSR United Republic of printed in black ink on

printed in black ink on a semi-gloss paper stock

illustrating a crowned eagle with a shield at the right

92 mm (w) x 50

(2378485 PTE

SAVA II”)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinction in Protecting the State Border of the USSR United Republic of printed in black ink on( .). Instituted in 1950. In silver, measuring 32 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, edge nicks, light contact overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Distinction in Protecting the State Border of the USSR was established by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on July 13, 1950 and was awarded for achievements in guarding the