Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Badge of a Deputy of the Supreme Council of the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic GTRexclude (Postschutz Gürtel mit Schnalle)

(Postschutz Gürtel mit Schnalle)

distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor

the obverse bears an embroidered red and white thread checkerboard shield

First National Census Commemorative Medal (instituted in 1921

Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Badge of a Deputy of the Supreme Council of the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic GTRexclude (Postschutz Gürtel mit Schnalle)(c. 1955 1963 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze in the shape of a flag with red and blue enamels, the reverse with a threaded screw back consisting of a post and backing plate, marked by the Moscow Mint and numbered 27, measuring 31. 6 mm (w) x 25. 0 mm (l), a scarce badge in extremely fine condition.