Russia, Soviet Union. Two Awards And Three Booklets Auction Footnote: The National Society of

Footnote: The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America was founded in 1891

Aces’ Victories by Aircrew Role

measuring 88 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

Medal for National Gratitude to the Fallen's Mothers

acid-etched and patinated design

Russia, Soviet Union. Two Awards And Three Booklets Auction Footnote: The National Society ofIncludes: 1. Gold Star Medal of Hero of the Soviet Union ( ). Instituted in 1939. In bronze gilt, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 30. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, exhibiting contact marks on the reverse, along with scattered gilt wear overall, suspended from a ribboned rectangular hanger with screwback. 2. Medal for the Defence of the Soviet Polar Regions (Arctic) ( ()). Instituted in 1944. In brass, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 30. 2 mm (h)