Russian Medal 'For Battle Merit'

Russian Medal 'For Battle Merit' (Медаль 'За боевые заслуги') The medal was a medal of the Soviet Union established on 17 October 1938 and awarded for 'combat action resulting in a military success', 'courageous defense of the state borders', or 'successful military and political training and preparation'. The medal is complete with its original confectioned ribbon. Nice example in good used and worn condition!