Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Bar of Five Decorations certificate_of_authenticity but had to be dismissed

but had to be dismissed due to dental issues

crossed swords through the center of the cross

the exterior shows considerable wear

a 1936 Gautag badge

He survived the war and surrendered to US forces in Austria in May 1945

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Bar of Five Decorations certificate_of_authenticity but had to be dismissedA medalbar with five decorations, reverse bearing a horizontal pin, measures 155 mm (w), comprising: Two Medals for Battle Merit. ( ). Instituted on October 17th, 1938. Variant II, constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of (FOR BATTLE MERIT), situated above a crossed rifle and sword, and topped by red enameled initials (USSR), the first is numbered 591692, second unmarked, measuring 32. 2 mm in diameter, each bearing