Original RUSSIAN SOVIET ORDER Medal "1500th Anniversary of KIEV" # W-016

Description: This is an original Russian Soviet Order Medal commemorating the 1500th anniversary of Kiev. The medal is a unique piece of militaria that showcases the history and culture of Russia. It is a valuable addition to any collection and a tangible reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II. The medal is in its original state and is a true piece of history.Medal Statute[edit]The Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kiev" was awarded to workers, to specialists of the national economy, to workers of science and culture, of government agencies and community organizations, to military personnel, to retirees and other individuals who contributed to the economic, social and cultural development of the city, if residents of Kiev or its suburbs for at least 10 years; to participants in the defence of Kiev during the Great Patriotic War (the name for World War II in 1941–45 in Russia), to veterans awarded the medal "For Defence of Kiev", to partisans and fighters of the underground who fought in Kiev and its vicinity, for participation in the liberation of the city as part of the Soviet Armed Forces, regardless of where they might now live.[1]The Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kiev" was awarded by the executive committee of the Kiev City Council on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.[1]The medal was worn on the left side of the chest and in the presence of other medals of the Soviet Union, was located immediately after the Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad".[1] If worn in the presence of medals and Orders of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence.[2] FEEDBACK: Please don't forget to leave a review. Feedback will be left after receiving feedback from you. If you have any problem with an item you purchased, please contact me before leaving any negative feedback. I will try to solve the problem. Your positive feedback is very important to me. Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kiev"Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kiev" (obverse)TypeCommemorative medalAwarded forWartime and peacetime service to the city of KievPresented by Soviet UnionEligibilityCitizens of the Soviet UnionStatusNo longer awardedEstablishedMay 10, 1982First awardedMay 26, 1982Total780,180Ribbon of the Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kiev"Reverse of the Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kiev"

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