Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Bravery, Type Ii GTRexclude with metal eyelets on either

with metal eyelets on either sides near the crown seam

and had one sister

the eagle facing towards the left as opposed to the normal right-facing eagle

nicely marked

is awarding Order of Merit

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal For Bravery, Type Ii GTRexclude with metal eyelets on either( ). Instituted in 1938. In silver with red enamels, number impressed "2630868" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm in diameter, traces of the red enamels remains, soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Bravery was instituted on October 17, 1938 and awarded for personal bravery in a theater of operations; in defense of USSR borders; for performance of a soldier's duty in life