This is the closest challenger I can offer. I thought SHE was chilling until I saw your candidate. My girl got her Lenin in 1944, though I still don't know why.
An idea what these rectangluar badge-like things may be? I'm stumped.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
Thing is though,most our babas and teeyohtyas looked like that. As for a hard life, this perhaps is debateable. Certianly true during the war years. As for work, no disputing that they worked hard all their lives. however, they enjoyed life also. Family units and extended families socialized, neighbours socialized-great food and drink.