Russia, Soviet Union. A Ushakov Medal, Numbered 13977
In silver, number impressed "13977" on the reverse, measuring 35.7 mm (w) x 48.7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, its chain draped in a v-shape over the suspension, very fine.
Footnote: The Ushakov Medal was established by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on March 3, 1944 and named after Russian Admiral Fedor Fedorovich Uskakov. The medal was awarded to soldiers and sailors, petty officers and non-commissioned officers, chief petty officers and warrant officers of the Navy and Naval Border Guards during the Great Patriotic War. The medal was awarded over 15,000 times before 1991.

