RUSSIAN ARMY DESK MEDAL 1944 LIBERATION UKRAINE Communist Soviet Propaganda USSR

Description: 1974 RUSSIAN DESK MEDAL CELEBRATING 30 YEARS SINCE THE SOVIET LIBERATION OF UKRAIN FROM THE FASCISTSInscription on the medal reads roughly: “On 30th Anniversary of the Soviet Liberation of Ukraine from Fascist Invaders." One source credits the artists as Yaromenyk and Oleinik. The above is a very rough translation (as I don't speak Russian). Vintage 1974 Russian desk medal. The medal measures 2.25" in diameter. Weight: 101 grams. Raised relief of Soviet tanks, planes, hammer & sickle. I'm not sure what kind of metal it's cast in, but it's very heavy, and non-magnetic (bronze?). An interesting historical artifact from the Soviet era. Tarnished, with light surface wear.Dozens of similar Russian desk medals were issued by the government and various organizations, throughout modern Soviet history. Some celebrate military, industrial, scientific, historical and other Soviet triumphs; many celebrate the anniversary of the founding or meetings of different Russian governmental organizations, including the KGB, or as here, the 30th anniversary of the Russian liberation of Ukraine from the fascists. I acquired a small lot of these Soviet desk medals and will be listing them at auction today. None of these are common, and some are quite rare and desirable.We have been a family business for more than 30 years. We maintained a storefront in Amherst, MA for over 10 years, and we have been selling on eBay for 2 decades. We focus on rare books, ephemera, early photography & vintage textiles. We pack carefully, ship quickly, and have thousands of happy customers. Our feedback speaks for itself, so purchase with confidence.

Price: 55 USD

Location: Amherst, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-02-05T16:04:04.000Z

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