Instituted in 1938. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm in diameter, intact enamels, edge nicks, very light contact, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided brass suspension with pinback, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The Medal for Bravery was instituted on October 7, 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-risking situations; and for activities against spies and subversive elements.

