Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I Archive the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a disc bearing a raised bust of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg

silvered nickel receiving clip on the left end

1585636 Sergeant (RAF Mid-Upper Gunner) F

date marked "g" (1902) and maker marked "KENNING & SON LONDON" on the reverse

featuring a large bowl affixed with two Phoenixes on either side of the bowl

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I Archive the obverse consisting of a( ). 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