Medal "For Distinction In Protection Of The State Borders".

Tal Inbar · 11-21-2002, 07:13 AM

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HuliganRS · 02-22-2005, 08:31 PM

This medal was re-instituted March 2, 1992 as an award of Russian Federation. This design only lasted 2 years after which a new one was instituted in 1994.

The only difference between this medal and the Soviet one is the lack of CCCP on the lower part of the reverse.

Pravda · 04-14-2023, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HuliganRS

This medal was re-instituted March 2, 1992 as an award of Russian Federation. This design only lasted 2 years after which a new one was instituted in 1994.

The only difference between this medal and the Soviet one is the lack of CCCP on the lower part of the reverse.

Here is a mysterious specimen. I am fortunate to have all of the Soviet variations, to include a silver flat eyelid version I recently acquired.

This new acquisition is odd, it has a different back with what looks like a KGB style shield and sword as well as “LMD” mint mark.

Has anyone seen any of these before?

***desantnik*** · 04-16-2023, 10:42 AM

I haven't seen one. Maybe a post-Soviet transition(?) or more likely a fantasy piece.

Pravda · 06-19-2023, 02:53 AM

Paul,

I have to agree with you. Upon receipt of the medal, the weight seems too light and I think it is a fantasy piece. Interesting, but if dubious origin.

Cheers,
Tuka

***desantnik*** · 06-19-2023, 06:21 AM

I'm curious - does it appear to be molded or struck? How is the LMD on the suspension ring applied?

04-16-2023, 10:42 AM	#4
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06-19-2023, 02:53 AM	#5
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06-19-2023, 06:21 AM	#6
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