Soviet Bravery & Good Conduct Military Medals
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Medal for Valor, Type 1 Var. 3, #181873, Feb. 1943 issue to a 44-years-old
veteran of WWI and Civil War. He earned the medal in the Battle of
Stalingrad as an Infantry Private of the 66th Army, Don Front. Seriously
wounded in Sept. 1942 during the critical phase of the defensive part of the
battle, he returned to his unit in time for the final Soviet effort in Stalingrad.
Later in the war, he was promoted to squad leader, received an Order of the Red
Star and another Medal for Valor, and retired from the military with the rank of
Sergeant. The medal is in VF condition; includes original and complete Type 1
suspension. Comes with archival research.

Medal for Valor, Type 1 Var. 3 on Type 2 replacement suspension, #233880, 11 April 1943 issue to a Gds. Corporal, a signalman in Katyusha Multiple Rocket Launcher Unit. During an unsuccessful attempt to break the blockade of Leningrad, he under heavy enemy fire within 30 minutes repaired 20 breaks in telephone lines from his unit's command post to the rocket batteries. The medal is in VF/EXC condition, with most of its red lacquer intact. Comes with archival research.

Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 3 (unnumbered Cold War version), late 1940s - early
1990s. Unlike the Combat Service Medal, Valor Medal (aka Medal for Bravery) was
never issued simply for length of service. During the 1980s, quite a few of them
were awarded for service in Afghanistan. EXC condition; includes original brass
suspension.

Medal for Combat Service, Type 1, Var. 1 (with engraved
serial
number, small suspension and "Mondvor" screw plate), #20763,
awarded in March 1942 to a Partisan Platoon
Commander.
In November - December 1941, when the Soviet partisan
movement
was still in its infancy, he led a number of bold strikes on
enemy garrisons in his native Stalino (Donetsk) region of
eastern Ukraine. During the Soviet general offensive in
January 1942, he provided substantial support to the regular
Red Army units by conducting reconnaissance in the same area
and finding a route of advance for the Soviet tanks. A
highly
uncommon award commendation! The medal includes original
Variation 1 suspension and screw plate and aside from the
missing back plate, is in excellent condition. Comes with
archival research.

Medal for Combat Service, Type 1 Var. 3, "Thick" version, #50528, May 1942 issue
to a military doctor, Head of the 18th Army's Field Hospital. In 1943, this army
took part in the Malaya Zemlya landing operation and later was made famous
by WW2 memoirs of the Soviet premier Brezhnev, its wartime chief political
officer. The medal is in outstanding condition for a Type 1 - practically
impossible to upgrade. Comes w. archival research.

Medal for Combat Service, Type 1 Var. 3, #234594, awarded in January 1943 to a 19-
year-old Recon Scout of the 189th Tank Regiment, Don Front, for the Battle of
Stalingrad. Later, he got promoted to Guards Sr. Sgt., received two more
decorations for bravery, and was put in command of an armored personnel carrier.
The medal is in VF condition, a well-preserved attractive example showing a great
amount of character. Comes with archival research.

Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Var. 1, #532144, with a document, Sept. 1943
issue to a Guards Infantry Private for distinction in fighting near Melitopol.
Braving heavy enemy fire, he delivered a message to his command and thus tipped
the outcome of the skirmish in Soviet favor. VF condition. Comes with archival
research.