Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Ii Hold the Austria: 40 Years' Service

the Austria: 40 Years' Service Medal (silvered bronze

the naval bombardment of the island began in earnest and was sustained for the next three hours

the obverse bearing a grey machine-embroidered tresse

for actions on November 11-14

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Ii Hold the Austria: 40 Years' Service( ). Instituted in 1942. Two piece construction, hammer and sickle insignia in Gold, the insignia affixed to a base in silver with red and white enamels, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "841225" on the reverse, measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet