Russia, Soviet Union. An Ushakov Medal, Number 5543 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic on a thin white paper

on a thin white paper stock

the ribbon with its matching Hoheitszeichen

maker marked “LEBOLT & COMPANY” for the noted eponymous Chicago jeweller

soiling and material fatigue evident to both the cuff title and document

Russia, Soviet Union. An Ushakov Medal, Number 5543 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic on a thin white paperInstituted March 4, 1944. In silver, bearing a portrait of Ushakov and the inscription on the obverse, reverse impressed 5543, worn on a five point ribbon with chain accoutrement, measures 35. 81 mm (w) x 48. 60 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 47. 27 grams, wear to ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Ushakov Medal was established by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on March 3, 1944 and named after