Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I certificate_of_authenticity in Whitby when he enlisted

in Whitby when he enlisted as a Private on January 21

the arms of the cross slightly pebbled

It was also awarded to volunteers older than 40 or younger than 16 after a minimum of 18 months of service

to his new wife

Embellished with scallop cuffs and silver buttons as well as silver buttons in the double breast style from the front

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Medal for Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR, Type I certificate_of_authenticity in Whitby when he enlisted( ). 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