Original USSR/Soviet Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR".

Description: This is an original USSR/Soviet medal titled "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR". The medal is a unique piece of history that showcases the Soviet Union's military achievements. It is a rare collectible item that would make a great addition to any militaria collection. The medal is from the period of WWII (1939-45) and has a Conflict aspect. It is an authentic item from Russia's history, with a Type aspect of Medal and a Region of Origin aspect of Russia. This medal is a must-have for collectors of original period items and those interested in militaria. Attestation of award booklet of the Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" (cover and inside pages)The Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" was worn on the left side of the chest and when in the presence of other medals of the USSR, it was located immediately after the Jubilee Medal "40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR".[1][4] If worn in the presence or awards of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence.[5]Medal Description[edit]Reverse of the Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"The Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" was a 37mm in diameter circular gilded brass medal. On the obverse in the background, a laurel and oak wreath around the entire circumference of the medal with rays extending outwards from the center. In the center, a red enameled five pointed star, its points extending to the edge of the medal, at its center, a 19mm in diameter circular relief medallion bearing the left profile busts of two Soviet soldiers, the nearer helmeted, the other wearing a Budenovka. Inscribed in relief along the medallion’s inner circumference, at left the year "1918", at right "1968". On the reverse in the top half, the relief outline of a five-pointed star with at its center, a hammer and a plough; below the star, the relief inscription in three rows: "FIFTY YEARS ARMED FORCES USSR" (Russian: «ПЯТЬДЕСЯТ ЛЕТ ВООРУЖЕННЫХ СИЛ СССР»).[1]The Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" was secured by a ring through the medal suspension loop to a standard Soviet pentagonal mount covered by a 24mm wide silk moiré turquoise ribbon with Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" (obverse)TypeJubilee medalAwarded forMilitary service on February 23, 1968Presented by Soviet UnionEligibilityCitizens of the Soviet UnionStatusNo longer awardedEstablishedDecember 26, 1967Total9,527,270Ribbon of the Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"

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Location: Brooklyn, New York

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