Russia, Soviet Union. A 60 Years Of The Soviet Armed Forces Commemorative Medal Newly Listed of fine quality French manufacture

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

3rd Class with Swords - Three-piece construction

one clasp: Khartoum

It is an internationally recognized order of knighthood

faded engraver marked "BIANCHI" below the bust

Russia, Soviet Union. A 60 Years Of The Soviet Armed Forces Commemorative Medal Newly Listed of fine quality French manufactureConstructed 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,