Order of Labour Glory, Type II, III Class

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SKU: 01.SRU.0151.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

  • Order of Labour Glory III Class Medal Obverse
  • Order of Labour Glory III Class Medal Obverse
  • Order of Labour Glory III Class Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    U.S.S.R.
  • Makers
    Monetny Dvor, Lenningrad
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: Трудовой славы CCCP
  • Size
    41 x 47mm

Physical Description and Item Details


One-piece construction indicative of Type II, silver gilt with red enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "540248" on the reverse, 41 mm x 44 mm, mounted to a five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine.

History


The Order of Labour Glory was established on January 18, 1974. This Order was conferred upon industry workers in the fields of transportation, construction, and other fields of production, kolkhozniks, agricultural labourers, and others not in the production spheres in recognition of selfless action. It was awarded to individuals only, and had three classes. The III Class was awarded first, then the II and finally the I Class. This Order presents one type of I Class, one type of II Class and two types of III Class.

An individual who was awarded all three classes was referred to as a "Cavalier" of the Order of Labour Glory, and were provided with special privileges. By January 1992, the III Class had been awarded approximately 650,000 times.

Type II, III Class is the same for the Type I, III Class, however the hammer and sickle is made as a part of the eight-point star and therefore there are no rivets on the reverse.
The serial numbers range from roughly 54000-623000.

The obverse Russian inscription translates to: "Labour Glory". It also features the Russian letters for the USSR.

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