This is a Soviet medal for victory over Germany with an accompanying award document. The medal is made of brass and was produced post-1940 in the Russian Federation. It is an original piece and represents a significant historical artifact. The accompanying award document further enhances the value of this item, providing additional context and information about the medal's significance. THIS MEDAL # 0228639 WAS ISSUED TO SENIOR SERGEANT OF MGB VASILIY MAYSTRENKO ON 07-30-1946. DOCUMENT SIGHNED BY CHIEF COLONEL OF MGB SSSR, IT IS NO LAST NAME . MGB STYLE- NOT TO SHOW IDENTITY OF THEIR TOP CLASS COMMANDERS.