Russia, Soviet Union. A 60 Years Of The Soviet Armed Forces Commemorative Medal Newly Listed 1853 and became a gunner

1853 and became a gunner in the 6th Artillery Regiment

faded engraver marked "BIANCHI" below the bust

1916) and the 36th Battalion (July 6

of fine quality French manufacture (makers initial on pin but not eligible)

Mounted on an authentic ribbon

Russia, Soviet Union. A 60 Years Of The Soviet Armed Forces Commemorative Medal Newly Listed 1853 and became a gunnerConstructed of gilded brass, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, obverse depicts raised Soviet soldier with AK 47, missiles, fighter aircraft, and a submarine with dates 1918 1978, reverse depicts central five pointed star with a pebbled finish superimposed on a crossed rifle and sabre, with a hammer and plough in the centre of the star, circumscribed by Cyrillic inscription reading Sixty Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR,