Lot 1291:
Soviet Medal for Combat Merit
Sold for: $35
Description
A Soviet Medal for Combat Merit, a circular medal crafted from a silver-toned base metal, suspended from a pentagonal ribbon bar. The obverse features the red-enameled “CCCP” (USSR) at the top, above the inscription “ЗА БОЕВЫЕ ЗАСЛУГИ” (For Military Merit) and a motif of crossed rifle and saber. The reverse displays an engraved serial number, “2875536.” The medal is attached to a faded, greyish-beige ribbon with yellow edge stripes, which is secured to a metal pentagonal plate with a pin-back fastener on the reverse.
Condition report:
The item exhibits notable wear, including surface scratches, tarnishing, ribbon fraying and discoloration, and some loss of red enamel/paint.
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