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Counter number

967998

Version 2R2
For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 3rd Class

Established 28 October 1974 at the instigation of Leonid Ijich Brezhnev who wanted to see a new order (opulent at that) to be added to the Soviet award system. About 70.000 were issued (only 13 first class and 600 2nd class), nick-named "crab" , about 2 ounzes of silver, constructed of four parts. In very good condition, showing traces of minor wear as opposed to a non issued piece (no. 126.655) but without document. I also have another one with number 98.283, without document but also with traces of minor wear.

AAbundant, readily available, often in wholesale quantities.
CCommon, always available. Occasionally in quantity.
R1Usually available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity.
R2Scarce to rare, less seldom available.
R3Rare. Difficult to find.
R4Very rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly sought.
R5Extremely rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate one.
R6Of the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain.
R7Almost never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces.
R8Never been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain.
R*Not available for collections.

 

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