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967990

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 80th Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution Medal

This is quite an unofficial medal made of brass but some still prowdly wear it.  Established on 25 September 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.

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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