Russian Soviet 50 Years of the Armed Forces Jubilee Medal Full Size

The Russian Soviet 50 Years of the Armed Forces Jubilee Medal is a commemorative decoration instituted in 1968 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Armed Forces (1918-1968). The medal is constructed of a non-precious metal with a gilt finish and measures approximately 32 mm in diameter. The obverse features a profile of a Soviet soldier wearing a helmet, flanked by the dates “1918” and “1968,” with the Soviet star and laurel branches below. The reverse displays the inscription “FIFTY YEARS OF THE SOVIET ARMED FORCES” in Russian. The medal is suspended from a pentagonal mount covered with a red and light blue ribbon, symbolizing the armed services. It was awarded to active and retired military personnel in recognition of their service. This item represents a significant period in Soviet military history and is an example of Cold War-era commemorative awards.