Description
Medal of People’s Architect of the USSR #207
1985-1991
Made of gilded tombac and lacquer. It measures 24.69 mm in height including its eyelet, 22.87 mm in width and weighs 12.1 grams with its suspension and 6.6 grams without. The suspension is authentic to the medal and measures 21.08 mm in width and 18.03 mm in height at its widest point. The medal is numbered #207 on its reverse underneath the Moscow Mint mark logo.
In near mint condition with crisp details and full gold plating on both sides. The transparent lacquer on its obverse is very well preserved without scratches or loss. Its suspension includes its time period and original ribbon and fully functional stickpin. The connection ring between the suspension and the medal has not been cut.
Rare piece in superb condition
“People’s Architect of the USSR” – was an honorary title awarded for special merits in the development of Soviet architecture, outstanding creative activity in the field of urban planning, for the creation of modern civil, industrial and rural architectural complexes, buildings and structures that have received national recognition.
As it was established later than some other similar highest degrees of recognition such as People’s Medical Doctor, Artist, and Performance Artist (only in 1985 instead of 1967) and due to the relatively limited number of people working in this profession, the title of People’s Architect was awarded far less than the others. The Architect’s medal is thus much harder to find.
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