Description
Medal for Bravery #2493
Awarded to Sergeant Grigory Iosifovich Shein (Григорий Иосифович Шеин)
For actions at Khalkin-Gol by decree of 17.11.1939
Made of solid silver and enamels. The medal measures 37.06 mm in diameter and 2.98 mm in thickness. The height of the medal is 42.01 mm (including the eyelet) and the medal weighs 30.2 grams without its suspension. The suspension measures 25.14 mm in width at its narrowest point and 31.13 mm at its widest point.
The medal is in excellent condition with its details perfectly visible and crisp. The enamels filling the lettering are fully present and original and both sides show relatively few dings and scratches. Its connection ring has not been cut and its mondvor screwplate is time period to the medal. All parts of the suspension are authentic including the rectagular plate which unfortunately misses its ‘teeth’.
Rare piece in great condition
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