50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR Medal

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SKU: 02.SRU.0159.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$30 USD

  • 50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR Brass Medal Obverse
  • 50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR Brass Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$30 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    U.S.S.R.
  • Makers
    Monetny Dvor, Leningrad
  • Composition
    Brass/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: Пятьдесят лет Вооруженных Сил СССР
  • Size
    37mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Jubilee Medal for 50 Years of the Armed Forces, in brass and enamels, 37 mm, both with five-sided suspension ribbons, light wear on Jubilee Medal, extremely fine condition.

History


The decoration was instituted in December 26, 1967 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Over 9,500,000 people received this award.

This medal was conferred upon all ranks served in the Armed Forces, Ministry of Preserving Public Order, Committee for State Security, with the exception of first-term soldiers.

The medal is made of brass and measures 37mm. There is a ring at 12 o'clock for the five sided suspension. The obverse shows the upper torso of a 1968 Soviet era next to a 1918 era Red Army soldier, both facing left, in the center of a red enamel star.

The obverse Russian inscription translates to: "Fifty Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR".

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