Russia, Soviet Union. A 60 Years Of The Soviet Armed Forces Commemorative Medal Newly Listed 85 mm (w) x 41

85 mm (w) x 41

Minister of Militia

1853 and became a gunner in the 6th Artillery Regiment

3rd Class with Swords - Three-piece construction

Mason's service number on the medal and Attestation Paper says "A-10028" but it is recorded on the Collections Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada websites as "410028"

Russia, Soviet Union. A 60 Years Of The Soviet Armed Forces Commemorative Medal Newly Listed 85 mm (w) x 41Constructed 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,