The Soviet 30th Anniversary Medal, established April 25th, 1975, marks thirty years of victory in the 'Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945'. Original Issue - Full Size Medal - Brass The medal was conferred ONLY upon veterans and came in three variations all w/the same ribbon and obverse. VARIATIONS w/statement on Reverse: 1). Military Service - "To the Participant of War" 2). Distinguished Labor - "To the Participant of the Labor Front" 3). Special Military Delegation - Only the legend "XXX years of victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" (for special military delegations arriving in Moscow to take part in 30th anniversary celebrations). Distribution (estimates): Military Participants - 11 Million Labor Front Workers - 3 Million Foreign Delegations - 5 Million Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.
