POST SOVIET
(RUSSIAN FEDERATION)
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| 80th
Anniversary of the Soviet Armed Forces Medal |
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 This
is quite an unofficial medal made of brass but some still
prowdly wear it. Established on 10 December 1997
by the Presidium of the Congress of the People's Deputies
of the Soviet Union (yes, the "Government" still
exists inspite of the dissolution of the USSR). The
award document is not filled in but is properly stamped and
signed by the President of the Standing Committee Comrade
S. Umalatova (facsimile). Unissued condition.
| A | Abundant,
readily available, often in wholesale quantities. | | C | Common,
always available. Occasionally in quantity. | | R1 | Usually
available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity. |
| R2 | Scarce
to rare, less seldom available. | | R3 | Rare.
Difficult to find. | | R4 | Very
rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly
sought. | | R5 | Extremely
rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate
one. | | R6 | Of
the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain. | | R7 | Almost
never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces. |
| R8 | Never
been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain. |
| R* | Not
available for collections. |
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