Jubilee Medal
20th Anniversary of Victory
in the Great Patriotic War

Established -

May 7, 1965

Composition -

Brass

Number Awarded -

Unknown

This medal was bestowed on those who fought in the great patriotic war. Servicemen, civilian employees of the Armed Forces, partisans, underground fighters, and civilians who contributed to the war effort.

There are two versions of this medal. One is military and has the inscription ''Participant in the war". The other is for civilians. It reads, "Participant in the labor front."

Ribbon for 20th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War

This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms).

 
 

Jubilee Medal
60th Anniversary of the
Armed Forces

Established -

January 28, 1977

Composition -

Brass

Number Awarded -

Unknown

This medal was awarded to Soviet servicemen and women who took part in hostilities in defense of the Soviet Union, people honored with orders, the Medal for Valor, the Ushakov medal, the Medal for Combat Service, the Medal for Distinguished Service on the Soviet Frontier, the Nakimov Medal, and the Distinguished Military Service Medal.

Ribbon for 60th Anniversary of Soviet Armed Forces

This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms).

 

 

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