Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN SOVIET ERA MEDAL OF

RUSSIAN SOVIET ERA MEDAL OF NAKHIMOV BADGE - A Russian Soviet era Medal of Nakhimov. The Medal of Nakhimov was a Soviet military award created on March 3, 1944, by decision of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to reward distinction in the defense of the socialist homeland and to actively recognize successful combat missions on ships, in units of the Navy or of Border Guards. It was named in honor of Russian admiral Pavel Nakhimov, one of the most famous admirals in Russian naval history. The Medal of Ushakov was suspended from a standard Soviet pentagonal mount by a ring through the suspension loop. The mount was covered by an overlapping silk moire blue ribbon with three central wide white stripes. Russian Soviet Badges And Military Decorations For Collectibles. Dimensions H 3 3/4 in. D 1 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Stains. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.