{"product_id":"russian-fsb-for-distinction-in-border-activities-medal-maker-marked-rare-original-issue","title":"Russian FSB “For Distinction in Border Activities” Medal – Maker Marked, Rare Original Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. A scarce official departmental medal of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB), inscribed “For Distinction in Border Activities.” The award belongs to the modern FSB border-security system that developed after Russia’s independent Federal Border Service was incorporated into the FSB structure in 2003. By 2008 the medal was formally listed among authorized FSB decorations for wear on military uniform, and it remained specifically enumerated in the FSB’s 2010 regulations. The broader FSB awards statute provides for departmental medals to recognize concrete distinction and merit in official service as well as assistance rendered in carrying out security-service tasks; documented presentations of this particular medal include recognition for cooperation with regional FSB border authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal is executed in a silver-toned circular format with a richly detailed central red shield bearing the Russian FSB double-headed eagle, surrounded by an elaborate laurel composition and a green enameled ribbon carrying the full title “For Distinction in Border Activities.” It is suspended from the correct mounting with the distinctive dark-blue ribbon edged in yellow and incorporating the green-and-yellow border-service stripe. The reverse bears the raised institutional inscription “Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation,” a designated № field, and the original fastening assembly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular collector interest, this example carries the small “H” manufacturer mark on the reverse, distinguishes this version from the more commonly encountered souvenir examples. An excellent specialist piece for an advanced collection of Russian FSB departmental awards, Border Guard Service insignia, or post-Soviet state-security decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52761793888568,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_2003.jpg?v=1786124400","url":"https:\/\/khanmilitaria.com\/products\/russian-fsb-for-distinction-in-border-activities-medal-maker-marked-rare-original-issue","provider":"KhanMilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}