Commemoration of 250 Years of Leningrad Medal

SKU: 02.SRU.0170.101.01

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Attributes

country

U.S.S.R.
date of institution

May 16, 1957
makers

Monetny Dvor, Lenningrad

History

The Commemoration of 250 Years of Leningrad Medal was established on May 16, 1957. This medal was conferred upon citizens and workers who lived in Leningrad during its 250th anniversary. More than 1,430,000 were awarded.

This medal is composed of brass and measures 32mm in diameter. The 12 o'clock ring is made as a part of the medal. The obverse shows Lenin in the center and the skyline in Leningrad in the background.

The obverse Russian inscription translates to: "In the Commemoration of 250 Years of Leningrad". The reverse Russian inscription translates to: "Glory to the Hero City".