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 (Heer Sporthemd)

(Heer Sporthemd)

Group consisting of full size and miniature awards

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

showing no use

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

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 (Heer Sporthemd)( ). 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