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Counter number

967981

Variation 1R1
  For the Defence of the Caucasus

Instituted on 1 May 1944 with some 870.000 issued.  This particular one must have an interesting history as it was awarded to a the lowest rank soldier by the Head of the NKVD (predecessor of the KGB).  Someone told me that NKVD troops were rarely deplyed into the front ranks but were rather following those ordered to charge, keeping discipline, shooting those who showed cowardice.

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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