Medal, Soviet Union, Medal "For Valor"

Ca. 1947. Postwar issue of the Soviet Union Medal "For Valor." Three medals of this sort were awarded to American Merchant seamen during the Second World War for their heroism on the Murmansk Run.

In Russian, the proper name for the medal is "Медаль «За отвагу»." It was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops and other citizens of the USSR, as well as to persons who are not citizens of the USSR, for personal courage and bravery displayed in battles against the enemies of the USSR, while protecting the state border of the USSR, during the performance of military duties in circumstances involving a risk to life.