RUSSIAN DESK MEDAL JOURNALIST\'S UNION CONGRESS USSR Soviet Propaganda MEDIA 1977 for Sale

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RUSSIAN DESK MEDAL JOURNALIST\'S UNION CONGRESS USSR Soviet Propaganda MEDIA 1977 For Sale

$RUSSIAN DESK MEDAL JOURNALIST\'S UNION CONGRESS USSR Soviet Propaganda MEDIA 1977$
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RUSSIAN DESK MEDAL JOURNALIST\'S UNION CONGRESS USSR Soviet Propaganda MEDIA 1977:
$55.00

1977 RUSSIAN DESK MEDAL

Congress of the Union of Journalists of the USSR

CONGRESS OF THE UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE USSR. Moscow, March, 1977.съезд союзА жуРнАлистов ссср.Vintage Russian desk medal, in original velvet-lined case. The medal measures 3 7/8\" diameter. Weight: 212 grams. Possibly brass. An interesting historical artifact, given the state of the free press, or lack thereof, in the former Soviet Union.Tarnished, with moderate surface wear. In original velvet-lined folding case (with light wear).Dozens of similar Russian desk medals were issued throughout modern Soviet history. Some celebrate military, industrial, scientific, historical and other Soviet triumphs; many celebrate the anniversary of the founding or meetings of different Russian governmental organizations, including the KGB, or as here, the annual meeting of the Soviet Journalist\'s Union. None of these Soviet era desk medals are common, and many are quite rare and desirable.We have been a family business for more than 30 years. We maintained a storefront in Amherst, MA for over 10 years, and we have been selling on for 2 decades.We focus on rare books, ephemera, early photography & vintage textiles.We pack carefully, ship quickly, and have thousands of happy customers.Our response speaks for itself, so purchase with confidence.