Article about: Hi Guys, here is a medal from my collection. It is not a rare version being a Type 2 Variation 2 and is the final version awarded. But it is made of silver. The first versions, the type one,
Hi Guys, here is a medal from my collection. It is not a rare version being a Type 2 Variation 2 and is the final version awarded. But it is made of silver. The first versions, the type one, which came in two variants, was suspended from a red triangular ribbon secured with a screwback.
The medal was initially established December 27th 1938. Awarded to all workers who distinguished themselves by high production figures or for developments in the fields of science, manufacturing or culture. All Soviet citizens, as well as foreigners, could be awarded this medal. Approximately 3,000,000 were issued.
Medal for Distinguished Labour
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