Offered is an original vintage Soviet school achievement medal, featuring the classic Soviet educational design of a radiant five-pointed star above an open book and laurel branch.
These medals were awarded to Soviet school students for outstanding academic achievement and exemplary performance. Different designs and manufacturers were produced throughout the Soviet Union and its individual republics, making these interesting collectibles for specialists in Soviet educational memorabilia.
This example features a gold-colored/gilt finish and comes complete with its original period ribbon.
ITEM DETAILS
- Country: USSR / Soviet Union
- Type: School / Academic Achievement Medal
- Award: School Gold Medal
- Theme: Education / Academic Achievement
- Design: Open book, radiant five-pointed star and laurel branch
- Material: Gold-colored metal / gilt finish
- Ribbon: Original period ribbon
- Era: Soviet
- Period: 20th Century
- Original/Reproduction: Original vintage
- Quantity: 1
- Condition: Used vintage condition
Important: “Gold Medal” refers to the academic award designation. The medal is described as gold-colored/gilt metal, and no claim of solid or precious-metal gold is being made without independent testing or a confirmed hallmark.
CONDITION
Very good vintage condition with normal age-related signs of use and storage.
There may be minor surface wear, scratches, patina, discoloration or ribbon wear consistent with age.
Please study all photographs carefully. The photographs show the actual medal being offered, and the exact item pictured is the item you will receive.
COLLECTOR INTEREST
An interesting addition to collections of:
- Soviet Union memorabilia
- USSR school medals
- Soviet academic awards
- Soviet educational history
- Soviet student awards
- Vintage medals and decorations
- Russian/Soviet collectibles
- Cold War memorabilia
- Historical educational memorabilia
- Eastern European medals
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