Soviet Orders

Order of Labor Glory

Established 18 January 1974. Conferred upon individuals actively involved in industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and construction for their ingenuity, high production numbers, new product design and production methods.

1ST CLASS
1st Class                                       R5     
2-rivet construction. Rotating-tool engraved serial number.
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2ND CLASS
2nd Class                                       R2     
2-rivet construction. Rotating-tool engraved serial number.
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3RD CLASS
Type 1                                           R2
2-rivet construction. Rotating-tool engraved serial number.
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Type 2                                           R1
One-piece construction. Rotating-tool engraved serial number.
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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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