Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Second World War Combatant Newly Listed and marked “Qualität” (Quality) in

and marked “Qualität” (Quality) in German

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "194679" on the reverse

so it seems natural that he was rated as a Netman - a Petty Officer responsible for operating the various-sized nets used to collect marine specimens - and having served through six Antarctic seasons aboard the Discovery II

measuring 58 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Second World War Combatant Newly Listed and marked “Qualität” (Quality) inA medal bar for a distinguished Second World War combatant featuring six decorations, including: 1. An Order of the Red Banner, Type IV, constructed of a silver with gilt and enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a gilded circular wreath, joined together at the bottom by a red enameled banner bearing silvered initials , surrounding a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a bayonet, hammer,