Medal of Sino-Soviet Friendship

Description

Medal for Sino-Soviet Friendship

Made of gold plated brass and enamels. It measures 46.48 mm in height, 39.45 mm in width and it weighs 22.3 grams without suspension. On the obverse the national flags of the USSR and China are portrayed and the motto “Long Live Sino Soviet Friendship”.

The medal is in excellent condition with light wear and crisp details. Virtually all of the gold plating is still present and there have been no repairs. The red enamels are well preserved without chipping and show some contact marks only.

Established in 1951; the Sino Soviet Friendship Medal was issued to Soviet military and civilian personnel; helping the Chinese during and after the Korean War.

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