Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I Province of China First War Pair to Lt

First War Pair to Lt

Emperor Franz Joseph

including hook-backed clasp at the neck joining the two ends together with makers mark of J

measuring 292 mm (w) x 228 mm (l)

attached to hinged 18K Yellow gold pin and catch

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I Province of China First War Pair to Lt( ). 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