Soviet Medals

Medal of Ushakov
Established 3 March 1944. Awarded to marines, soldiers, sergeants, petty officers and warrant officers of the Soviet Navy and marine divisions of Frontier troops. The Medal of Ushakov was awarded for personal valor and courage shown in sea warfare theatres, defense of USSR land and water borders and for execution of military missions involving warships. The medal was named in honor of the famous Russian Naval commander, Admiral F. F. Ushakov. This medal could be received more than once. Approximately 16,000 were issued.
Type 1 R3
	full obverse pic detail pic

Medal of Nakhimov
Established 3 March 1944. Awarded to marines, soldiers, sergeants, petty officers and warrant officers of the Soviet Navy and marine divisions of Frontier troops for valor and gallantry displayed in sea battles. Could also be awarded to non-navy personnel who with efficient and resourceful actions at the risk of their lives, contributed to the successful outcome of combat missions involving USSR Naval warships and other units. The medal was named in honor of the famous Russian Naval commander, Admiral Pavel Nakhimov. This medal could be received more than once. Approximately 14,000 were issued.
Variation 1 R3
	Hand engraved number. This specimen lacks the original Gold Wash. See edge scan which shows hand-engraved number at 6 o'clock position. full obverse pic detail pic
Variation 2 R2
	Stamped number. See edge scan for correct letter height and medal thickness. Medals which are thicker than 3mm are fake. full obverse pic detail pic

Rarity Key

A: Abundant, readily available, often in wholesale quantities.
C: Common, always available. Occasionally in quantity.
R1: Usually available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity.
R2: Scarce to rare, less seldom available.
R3: Rare. Difficult to find.
R4: Very rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly sought.
R5: Extremely rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate one.
R6: Of the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain.
R7: Almost never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces.
R8: Never been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain.
R*: Not available for collections.

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