Soviet Medals

Medal for Valiant Labor
Established 27 December 1938. Also known as the "Medal for Labor Heroism". Awarded to laborers who have heroically dedicated themselves towards the construction of a socialist society; demonstrated a complete understanding of equipment in order to provide a high level of efficiency; and for those who have made significant contributions in the areas of science, manufacturing, and culture. Ranks above the medal for Distinguished Labor. Citizens as well as foreigners were eligible for this award. It is made of silver. Approximately 2,300,000 were issued.
Type 1 Variation 1 R4
	Triangular suspension. Suspension with copper screwpost. detail pic
Type 1 Variation 2 R3
	Triangular suspension. Suspension with silver screwpost. detail pic
Type 2 Variation 1 R2
	5-sided suspension. "No." and a serial number. full obverse pic detail pic
Type 2 Variation 2 C
	5-sided suspension. Without a serial number. Soldered on ring, or ring as part of medal. full obverse pic detail pic

Rarity Key

A: Abundant, readily available, often in wholesale quantities.
C: Common, always available. Occasionally in quantity.
R1: Usually available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity.
R2: Scarce to rare, less seldom available.
R3: Rare. Difficult to find.
R4: Very rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly sought.
R5: Extremely rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate one.
R6: Of the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain.
R7: Almost never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces.
R8: Never been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain.
R*: Not available for collections.

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