This choice brought advantages to Cixi: Zaitian was her nephew (Zaitian's mother was Cixi's younger sister
above a red enameled banner bearing a gilt inscription of “СССР”
an extremely rare collar in extremely fine condition
inscribed "Certified that L/cpl
Russia, Soviet Union. Two Medals For Combat Service (Aka Medals "For Battle Merit") Auction Archive This choice brought advantages to( ). Instituted in 1938. Includes: 1. Medal for Combat Service, Type I: in silver with red enamels, number impressed "210435" on the reverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, circular highlight evident on the reverse, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, suspended from a ribboned rectangular hanger with screwback, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) on the screwback. 2. Medal for Combat Service, Type II: in