Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Personal Courage Hold so called Type B badge

so called Type B badge

with a grey felt reverse lining

The book was a popular one with collector's in its original 1893 version and became unattainable over time

Bruce Dickson

with white hard-paper case

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Personal Courage Hold so called Type B badgeInstituted in 1988. In silver and with gold plated silver with red and white enamels, triangular ribbon, reverse marked by Monetny Dvor, numbered 000241, measuring 48. 2 mm (h) x 45 mm (w), 35. 6 grams, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order for Personal Courage was established on December 28, 1988. This Order was conferred upon citizens of the USSR in recognition of valour and bravery in saving lives, service during natural disasters, crime fighting, or