USSR SOVIET UNION MEDAL FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DROWNING (USSR 080) COPY OR REPLICA

USSR. SOVIET UNION MEDAL FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DROWNING. COPY OR REPLICA FROM THE ORIGINAL, NOT ORIGINAL ISSUE!

Established on 02-16-1957 for courage and resourcefulness in water rescue and was awarded to any person (of any nationality) for courage and bravery whilst rescuing a person/people from water. Also for outstanding vigilance and resourcefulness preventing drowning or for excellence in organizing of rescue operations in Soviet waters.

Oxydised brass medal with raised rims on both sides 32 mm diameter

Obverse: ЗА СПАСЕНИЕ (FOR THE SALVATION) УТОПАЮЩИХ (OF THE DROWNING) 

Reverse: СССР (USSR)

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