Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Second World War Combatant Newly Listed beginning on August 7

beginning on August 7

measuring 58 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

The scabbard measures 247 mm long

so it seems natural that he was rated as a Netman - a Petty Officer responsible for operating the various-sized nets used to collect marine specimens - and having served through six Antarctic seasons aboard the Discovery II

worn on an ornate scroll suspension with a section of blue ribbon

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Second World War Combatant Newly Listed beginning on August 7A medal bar for a distinguished Second World War combatant featuring six decorations, including: 1. An Order of the Red Banner, Type IV, constructed of a silver with gilt and enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a gilded circular wreath, joined together at the bottom by a red enameled banner bearing silvered initials , surrounding a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a bayonet, hammer,