Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal “For the Tapping of the Subsoil and Expansion of the Petrochemical Complex of Western Siberia” & Award Booklet, c. 1978 United Republic of An example of an Iron

An example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

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Footnote: The Order of Honour and Merit of the Cuban Red Cross was instituted by Presidential Decree on January 31

A lanyard constructed of golden bullion cord plaited with a flat portion bearing an alloy metal plaque

Group consisting of full size and miniature awards

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal “For the Tapping of the Subsoil and Expansion of the Petrochemical Complex of Western Siberia” & Award Booklet, c. 1978 United Republic of An example of an Iron( ). Instituted July 28th, 1978. A circular gilded brass medal, the obverse depicting the petrochemical complex of western Siberia with a Hammer and Sickle superimposed on the award, inscribed on the edge of the medal with its name in Russian script, the reverse depicting a five pointed star emitting rays from between its arms with the letters CCCP superimposed on the medal, on a pentagonal ribbon for suspension, with an aluminum disc core, measuring