Soviet Union, A Medal For Combat Service (For Battle Merit) s/n# 85505

Instituted in 1938,silver, s/n # 85505, impressed on reverse, some contact marks, very fine condition. Medal for Combat Service was a Soviet military Medal awarded for "Combat action resulting in a military success ", it was created on October 17,1938,also awarded for 10 years of service prior to the creation of the long service medal. Five digits s/n# 85505, circa 1942,great condition.