20th Anniversary of the RKKA

[Paul R]

Here is a very nice example I have had for a very long time. It is very special because it belongs to a member from Turkmenistan!

[Paul R]

I would love to see some more of these. I cannot believe how much these have gone up over the past 16 years. I bet that the book would be more expensive than the medal...

Lets see what else is out here.

[Pierre N]

Another nice one ! with book ! thank for sharing

descrition of this award :

Established 24 January 1938. This was the first Soviet medal given as a national anniversary award. It was awarded to commanders of the Workers and Peasants Red Army and Navy for 20 years of continuous service, and to those who were decorated with the Order of the Red Banner during the Civil War. This award is particularly rare because upon the death of the rewarded, the medal was to be returned to the proper authorities. Initially, the design of this medal included a soldier passively standing in front of a tank, warship and plane. This was deemed inappropriate because it failed to show the readiness of the Red Army to repel aggressors. The final design shows a serviceman firing a rifle. Approximately 37,500 were issued.

[Paul R]

I do have to admit that it is my favorite medal.

[Dimas]

This medal is looks nice to me and nice set too

[Pierre N]

i look in the net (internet) for the value of this medal , and i see , around $1000 us ! without document

[Paul R]

Yes... the prices on these are simply outrageous! I paid 200 for the set in 1993!

[Pierre N]

i think is correct price for this medal , Approximately 37,500 made

[Pierre N]

[QUOTE=wehrmachtsanitater;6675]Here is a very nice example I have had for a very long time. It is very special because it belongs to a member from Turkmenistan![/QUOTE

in the document , i not see the year ! you have the year of this document ??

[Paul R]

It was not filled in. The area for it is provided on the right hand side of the open book.