USSR SOVIET UNION MEDAL FOR COURAGE IN A FIRE (USSR 079) COPY OR REPLICA

USSR SOVIET UNION MEDAL FOR COURAGE IN A FIRE. COPY OR REPLICA FROM THE ORIGINAL, NOT ORIGINAL ISSUE!

Established on 10- 31-1957 to recognise deeds of courage and of leadership while fighting fires.

Was awarded to members of the fire service, members of volunteer fire brigades, the military and other citizens

Circular medal 32mm diameter with a raised rim on both sides. Originally struck from silver, later examples were struck from silver-plated nickel. 

Obverse: ЗА ОТВАГУ НА ПОЖАРЕ (FOR COURAGE IN A FIRE)

Reverse:  the relief image of a helmeted firefighter carrying a child, house on fire and a laurel branch.

Without box. Own collection. Perfect condition. Well preserved!