Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinction in Protecting the State Border of the USSR Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He joined the 13th Royal

He joined the 13th Royal Regiment (Canadian Militia) as a 2nd Lieutenant on 30 June 1896

It has a hook for attachment to a frog which has since been lost

Mayer & Sohne”

the exterior edge of the plate features a green hand-painted wreath

the lid bearing a gilt inscription of “BORDUNKERABZ

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinction in Protecting the State Border of the USSR Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He joined the 13th Royal( .). Instituted in 1950. In silver, measuring 32 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, edge nicks, light contact overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Distinction in Protecting the State Border of the USSR was established by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on July 13, 1950 and was awarded for achievements in guarding the